This letter was sent on the stationary of the Freedmans Union Commission, which had been called the National Freedman's Relief Association, and was a Northern charity.

New York, Oct. 18th, 1867

Thos. P. Jackson
Staunton, Va.,

Dear Sir- I am glad in answer to your favir of the 16th, to inform you that we have appointed Miss L.A. Smith recommended to us as a well educated woman of color, an additional teacher at Staunton. I have applied for her transportation. You may expect her about the 1st proxims.

With Kindest Regards to Miss Rowell,
I am yours truly,
Crammond Kennedy
Corr. Sec.