Freedmen's Bureau Records: George T. Cook to R. S.
Lacey, October 31, 1866
Summary:
Cook indicates a general improvement in court proceedings, although he notes that
public sentiment still prevents blacks from receiving fair trials.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
Office Assistant
Superintendent
Sub-District
Number 10 7th District
Department Potomac Comprising the
Counties
of Augusta and Bath
Captain R. S. Lacey
Superintendent 7th
District
Virginia
Lynchburg Virginia
October 31st1866
Staunton Augusta County
Captain:
I have the honor to make the following report of Criminal Trials in this Sub-District for the Month ending October 31st 1866.
The number of trials has been very light this month and I think the Magistrates are improving in their manner of conducting such trials.
The evidence of colored persons is accepted with more fairness but the sentiment of the community is still such as to prevent impartial trials.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
George T. Cook
1st
Lieutenant
Veterans Reserve Corps and Assistant
Superintendent
