Freedmen's Bureau Records: George T. Cook to R. S.
Lacey, August 31, 1866
Summary:
Cook's report notes the rise in charges of petty larceny against blacks, but also
the relatively low number of complaints of poor treatment.
Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Office
Asst.
Supt.
Sub-Dist.
No. 10
Captain R.S. Lacy
Supt 7th
Dist
Va
Lynchburg Va
Aug 31 /66
Staunton Augusta Co. Va
Captain
I have the honor to submit the following report of Bureau Affairs for this Sub-Dist Comprising the Counties of Augusta, Highland and Bath.
There have been comparatively few complaints of ill treatment on the part of freedmen which is in part attributable, I think, to a feeling on their part that proper redress cannot be obtained.
Arrests of freedpeople on charges of Larceny have been frequent in Augusta Co. though for petty offences, the evil seems on the increase.
Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt
Geo T. Cook
1st Lt
V.R.C. and Asst.
Supt.
