Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, August 19, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell explains to Jackson the process of estimating and requesting
rations.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District
Department of the Potomac,
Mr. Thomas P.
Jackson
Agent
Staunton Virginia
August 19th 1867
Winchester, Virginia
Sir
In reply to your inquiry concerning estimates of rations you are informed that no more estimates need be sent, unless you find it necessary to issue rations to prevent actual suffering among the freedmen.
It will be understood that no rations are required if no estimate is received here by the 20th of the previous month.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain & Sub Assistant Commissioner