Freedmen's Bureau Records: George T. Cook to R. S.
Lacey, August 31, 1866
Summary:
Cook's report notes the prevalence of larceny charges against blacks during
August 1866.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and A.L.
Office Asst.
Supt.
Sub-Dist
No. 10
Captain R. S. Lacy
Supt. Seventh Dist
Va
Lynchburg Va
Aug 31 st/66
Staunton Augusta Co Va
Captain
I have the honor to submit the following report of Criminal Trials in this Sub-Dist Comprising the Counties of Augusta, Highland and Bath for the Month ending Augusta 31st 1866.
The trials have mostly consisted of accusations against the freedpeople by whites of Larceny: in most cases the freedpeople accused have been sent to jail in default of bail.
The law respecting evidence has been well carried out.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Geo T. Cook
1st
Lt
V.R.C. and Asst.
Supt.
