Freedmen's Bureau Records: Frederick S. Tukey to R.
M. Manly, October 20, 1865
Summary:
Tukey lists the books and supplies he would like to have sent for the Freedmen's
schools in Staunton.
Office Assistant Superintendent Freedmen
Chaplain Manly
Assistant Superintendent Schools
For Freedmen Richmond Virginia
October 20/65
Staunton Virginia
Chaplain
I have the honor to request that you forward to me for use of Freedmen's Schools in Staunton the following Books one hundred copies of the Green Backs fifty copies each of first Readers & Spellers twenty five mental Arithmetic, some Alphabet cards (large size) fifty slates & twenty five outline maps together with anything else you may think we need. Please send these with a list of prices.
I am Chaplain with
much Respect your
Obedient Servant
F.S. Tukey
Assistant Superintendent
Freedmen
