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.
Brig. Genl. O.
Brown
Asst. Comr.
Dist. of Va.
Richmond (Through HdQrs 9" Sub Dist
Va)
Jan 31st 1868.
Staunton, Va.
General
In compliance with Cir. Order No [added: 10] [deleted: 6] BRF & AL S. 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 obt
servt
Thos P. Jackson
Asst Sub Asst Comr
