Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, May 21, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell asks Jackson to sign his oath of office for his position in
Staunton.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District
Department of the Potomac,
Mr. Thos. P. Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Virginia
May 21, 1867
Winchester, Virginia,
Sir
Enclosed please find your appointment as Agent Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands with a copy of the oath of office.
Please execute the oath and return it to this office without delay.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain
Veterans Reserve Corps
Sub Assistant Commissioner