Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John
A. McDonnell, January 21, 1868
Summary:
Jackson asks for McDonnell to forward an inquiry about Cyrus Bannister, who left
his family behind in Staunton and is currently living in West Virginia.
Bureau of Refugeees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District, Virginia
Captain John A. McDonnell
Agent in
charge
Winchester
January 21st 1868
Staunton, Virginia.
Captain
I respectfully ask enquiry be made at Parkersburg, West Virginia for Cynis Bannister (colored) who left his wife (Angeline Bannister) and family at Staunton in 1864. Went first to Swan Tavern at Parkersburg and is said to be keeping a confectionary store there at this time. His wife and family stand in great need of his assistance and from all I learn well deserve it.
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
Thos P Jackson
Agent
