Thomas P. Jackson, esq.
Agent Staunton
Dear Sir,
In answer to communications addresssed to Headquarters of Bureau by you in regard to the supply of medicines for indigent sick Freedmen I will state that if a list is made out of articles which are absolutely essential for the treatment of indigent sick, and but a moderate quantity of the several articles is asked for, I will try to furnish them. you will see that this requisition must be small, as there is no one who can formally receipt the medicines at Staunton and I must furnish them from the dispensary supplies receipted for by a medical officer here.
Respectfully yours,