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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to Aaron Shoveller and Addison King, September 16, 1867

Summary:
Jackson tries to negotiate with the Methodist Episcopal Church regarding the use of their basement for a school.

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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Office 4th Division, 9th Sub-District, Virginia, Mr. A. Shoveller & Addison King
Committee

September 16, 1867

Staunton, Virginia,

Gentlemen

Your proposition to rent basement of Methodist Episcopal Church at $15 per month for school purposes is disapproved and I am directed to ask, "Will the Trustees allow the use of the room rent free if $100 0/100 is expended for fitting up basement with school furniture"

Your Obedient

Thomas P. Jackson
Agent

Please reply today or tomorrow if possible
TPJ