Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, May 14, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell explains to Jackson how he must file his reports on rations issued by
the Bureau.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District,
Department of the Potomac,
Mr Thomas
P. Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Virginia
May 14t 1867
Winchester, Virginia,
Sir
In making your report of Rations issued for May, the following information is required -
Number of Men - number women, number male children number of Female children - aggregate-
Aggregate last Report - Total number Rations issued during the month - Value of same.
This report must correspond with the Provision Returns sent in, or issued on by the Commissary, in order that the Report shall correspond with his [unclear: abstracty] Issues.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A McDonnell
Captain
Veterans Reserve Corps
Sub Assistant
Commissioner
