Freedmen's Bureau Records: Peter Hanger to Thomas P.
Jackson, January 23, 1868
Summary:
Peter Hanger asks Jackson if he knows of anyone available for hire as a cook.
Hanger's letter describes the good working conditions in his home.
Mr T.P. Jackson
January 23d 1868
Waynesboro Virginia
Dear Sir
I wish to hire a good cook & worker for my family 5 Persons. For a good reliable woman I will give $6 00 Six Dollars per month the year round. I prefer hiring 12 at a time everything is very convenient. Water is 10 steps of the kitchen & the wood always in the House. The labor is very light any hearty woman can do the work with ease & not employed 2/3 of her time. if you know of such a One or one should call at your office for hire let them know of the situation. I live in 1 mile of Waynesboro depot. You will much oblige me by doing so.
Respectfully Yours
Peter Hanger Jr.