Freedmen's Bureau Records: Andrew Hilmes to Thomas
P. Jackson, August 2, 1867
Summary:
Hilmes offers a recommendation for Nelson Fields, certifying his ability to
provide for a girl who may be entrusted to his care.
Thomas P.
Jackson Esquire
Staunton, Virginia,
August 2nd/67
Mt Crawford
Sir
Your communication of the 31st ult. containing inquiry with reference to Nelson Fields is at hand. In answer I would say that his prospect for making a comfortable subsistence are very good. He has been working very diligently and has a garden which promises an abundant supply of vegetables. Since living in my property he has conducted himself very well. He will, I have no doubt, provide comfortably for the girl if entrusted to his charge, and I think needs her services very much at this time.
Respectfully
Andrew Hilmes
