Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, June 20, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell berates Jackson for his continued inability to send forms in on
time.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District
Department of the Potomac,
Mr. Thomas P.
Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Virginia
June 20th 1867
Winchester, Virginia,
The Commissary at Richmond telegraphs me for the receipts for provisions issued to destitute whites. You were to send them on the 15th They have not yet arrived. Vouchers for the purchase of supplies for present month should have been [unclear: sent in] in the early part of the month. They must be sent in at once, if payment is expected.
Your estimate of Rations for July, has been due some days, and unless received immediately, my consolidated estimate must be made up without it. Send it on at once, with Provision Returns. Your want of promptitude in forwarding estimates, vouchers, receipts etc causes great embarrassment and delay in this office.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain & Sub
Assistant Commissioner
