Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, November 1, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell's letter summons Jackson to Winchester, and makes reference to a
possible election scandal involving Jackson's district.
Bureau of Refugees
Freedmen & Abandoned
Lands
Head Quarters, 9th Sub District
Virginia
Mr Thomas P.
Jackson
Agent
Stauton, Virginia
Nov. 1, 1867
Winchester, Virginia
Sir,
You will please report to this office, without delay, the names and residence of all persons within your Division who have discharged their laborers because such laborers have exercised the election franchise in a manner unsatisfactory to them.
You will also report the names of the persons discharged.
An immediate report is required.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain
Sub Assistant Commissioner
