Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, May 15, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell sends blanks for the registration of marriages and children among the
black population.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Head Quarters 9th District
Department of the Potomac,
Mr. Thos. P. Jackson
Agent 4th Division
Staunton, Virginia
May 15th 1867
Winchester, Virginia,
Sir
By this days mail, I send you a supply of blanks for registry of children, and of Marriages required by Circular No. 11 Series of 1866. Headquarters, Assistant Commissioner, Virginia.
You are expected to hasten its completion in your Division. More blanks will be sent if needed.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain, Veterans' Reserve Corps
Sub Assistant Commissioner
