Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, May 20, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell explains the procedure for purchasing rations for destitute persons in
Jackson's division.
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 20, 1867
Winchester, Virginia
Sir
Herewith please find blanks for the purchase of Corn and Pork in Augusta & Highland Counties, for issue to destitutes during the month of June. It can only be issued to those enumerated in the list sent you on the 18th inst.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Servant
John A. McDonnell
Captain
Veterans' Reserve Corps
Sub Assistant Commissioner
