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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.

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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