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Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to Thomas P. Jackson, May 27, 1867

Summary:
McDonnell authorizes Jackson to spend $300 on repairs for a school in Staunton, and explains to him how to process the payment vouchers.

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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District Department of the Potomac, Mr Thos. P. Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Virginia

May 27th 1867.

Winchester, Virginia,

Sir

The expenditure of $300 is hereby authorized, for repairs of Schoolhouse at Staunton "provided the expenditure of that sum will supply the necessities of education in that locality."

I enclose vouchers for purchase, and labor. If the work is not completed in any one month, send in vouchers receipted, for the month, a few days before its expiration, that the service may be repeated. The vouchers for purchases should be sent in as early in the month as possible, in order that services and Receipts may be exchanged with Major White, before the end of the month in which they are purchased. If the services of more than one man are had, vouchers should be made for each, so that the rate of pay may not appear exorbitant.

Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant

John A. McDonnell
Captain & Sub Assistant Commissioner