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Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to Roswell Waldo, December 7, 1868

Summary:
McDonnell asks Waldo to recommend loyal and qualified men for the posts of Commonwealth's Attorney and County Clerk

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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Head Quarters 9th Sub District Virginia Roswell Waldo
Assistant Sub Assistant Commissioner
Staunton, Virginia

December 7th 1868

Winchester

Sir

You will please recommend such persons to be men who have been loyal to the Government [unclear: provided] such can be found who have the necessary qualifications for Commonwealth Attorney and County Clerk in each County in your Division, as would be willing to serve and are qualified for the position.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant

John A. McDonnell
Sub Assistant Commissioner

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