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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John A. McDonnell, November 29, 1867

Summary:
Jackson pursues the case of Elizabeth Harris' absent husband, who last wrote her from Danville, Virginia. An endorsement from Andrew Mahoney, the Bureau's Agent in Danville reports that Harris cannot be found in Danville.

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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th Sub-District, Virginia. Captain John A. McDonnell
Sub Assistant Commissioner
Winchester

November 29, 1867

Staunton, Virginia

Captain

James Harris (colored) left his wife Elizabeth and child at this place and went to Danville. He writes to her from that place, September 23/67, stating he had found a home and would send for her to join him. Since, Elizabeth has not heard from him and asks enquiry be made for him and he either send for send for her or return her to take care of her.

He speaks in his letter of his "uncle John's people" at Danville, which may be a clue to his whereabouts.

Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant

Thos P. Jackson
Agent