Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to
Orlando Brown, January 31, 1868
Summary:
In his report, Jackson notes that although legal proceedings seem fair, there are
some instances of excessive bail being charged.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District, Virginia.
Brigadier General O.
Brown
Assistant Commissioner
District of Virginia
Richmond (Through Headquarters 9" Sub-District
Virginia)
January 31st 1868.
Staunton, Va.
General
In compliance with Circular Order No [added: 10] [deleted: 6] Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Series 1866 I have the honor to report that except examination before magistrates no trials involving the rights of Freedmen have taken place in either county or circuit courts in the 4th Division but several freedmen are in custody awaiting trial at March term.
Examinations before Magistrates have been repeatedly attended by me and found conducted fairly except occasionally excessive bail demanded, which in deserving cases, I have procured an abatement of.
I have the honor to be General
Your obedient
servant
Thos P. Jackson
Assistant Sub Assistant Commissioner
