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Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to Thomas P. Jackson, December 4, 1867

Summary:
McDonnell follows up on a lumber purchase intended for school desks in Staunton.

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

December 4t/67

Winchester, Virginia

Sir

During the month of October last 3000 feet Lumber was purchased at Staunton for the manufacture of Desks for schoolhouse at that place. You will please report, without delay, the number of Desks manufactured, and consider yourself responsible for their safety. You will also enclose with said report your receipt for the number of Desks made.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant

John A. McDonnell
Captain & Sub Assistant Commissioner