Freedmen's Bureau Records: Allen & Latson to
John W. Jordan, May 1, 1868
Summary:
The law firm of Allen and Latson informs Jackson about the status of a case (of
unknown circumstances).
Colonel JW Jordan,
Sub
Assistant Commissioner Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Farmville, Virginia
May 1, 1868
Washington D.C.
Colonel:
We have the honor to inform you that we have just received [unclear: PWR's] check in favor of Edgar Allen, which we will remit to you on receipt of our fee of $10, notwithstanding his repeated importunities to send direct to him.
Very Respectfully Yours
Allen & Latson
P.S. We would say that none of the other claims received from you have been disposed of except as we have heretofore written you, A & L