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 A.L.
Office Asst.
Supt.
Sub-Dist
No. 10 7th Dist
Dept Potomac Comprising the
Counties
of Augusta and Bath
Captain R. S. Lacey
Superintendent 7th
Dist
Va
Lynchburg Va
Oct. 31st/66
Staunton Augusta Co.
Captain:
I have the honor to make the following report of Criminal Trials in this Sub-Dist for the Month ending Oct. 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 Obt Servant
Geo. T. Cook
1st
Lt
V.R.C. and Asst.
Supt.
