Freedmen's Bureau Records: C. J. Peyton to Thomas P.
Jackson, September 18, 1867
Summary:
Peyton, of the Virginia Hotel in Staunton, writes Jackson that he has no
intention of settling accounts with Sarah Skinner, a former employee until he
can verify that the hotel has no counter-charges against her.
September 18th 1867
Virginia Hotel[Staunton]
Dear Sir:
I am due Sarah Skinner $7.10/100 balance on wages. She notified me yesterday of
her intention to quit & did so immediately
upon said notification, leaving me [deleted: without] in an awkward
position with no one to take her place. She applied at the office this morning
for her money. I informed her that I could not settle with her until my sister
returned as she was Chamber Maid & I did not know what charges she might
have against her for lost towels, sheets & &--& this is
our [illeg.] not to settle with floor servants until we know how their [unclear:
accounts
]
[added: stand] in this particular & in her
absence I cannot get at it. Sarah is a [illeg.]
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unreliable servant, I can assure But I am justly due her $7.10
provided we have no counter charges, and I will pay her as soon as I ascertain
that fact. I cannot do so before.
I am Captain Very Respectfully Yours
C.J.Peyton
