Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, May 31, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell instructs Jackson regarding the lease of a building for use as a
school.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District,
Department of the Potomac,
Mr. Thomas P.
Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Virginia
May 31st 1867
Winchester, Virginia
Major
The renting of the building, reported by you of R. G. Rickle, for $25 per month is approved. You will draw up leases in triplicate similar to the form enclosed (which you will return) and have them signed by the lesser and witnessed. They will then be transmitted to this office for signature, and the approval of the Assistant Commissioner.
You will please report whether the room rented of George D. Harris at $8 is necessary, or whether this building will not be sufficient for all the colored schools. If not needed, discontinue the Lease.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain & Sub
Assistant Commissioner
