Freedmen's Bureau Records: Jacob H. Wissler to
Roswell Waldo, December 8, 1868
Summary:
Wissler writes on behalf of Benjamin Frazier, a disabled man in need of support.
In the letter, Wissler testifies to both Frazier's need, and his deserving
character.
Agent Freedman's
Bureau
Staunton Virginia
December 8th 1868
Mt. Torry Furnace Virginia
Dear Sir
It gives me great satisfaction to recommend the enclosed petition for aid. I have known Banjamin Frazier colored for some time, he is Crippled, and has a large family depending on him for support, he is a sober industrious man but owing to his condition, his labor is not sufficient to clothe his family and I know them to be in a suffering condition. If you have any power to help any, I know him to be entitled to some aid, and hope you will give it your early attention, he has four small Children, I hope you will pardon the Liberty I have taken in addressing you.
I remain Very Respectfully
Jacob H. Wissler
Formerly Corp. Company B
195 Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
United States Army
P.S. Should you desire any further information you can address me at Sherando, Augusta County Virginia.
