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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Isaac Newton to Thomas P. Jackson, May 13, 1867

Summary:
Newton informs Jackson of the shipment of seeds for distribution in Augusta County.

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Department of Agriculture

May 13th 1867

Washington, D.C.

Sir:

I have the honor to inform you that I have this day sent to your address

One Mail Bag containing vegetable seeds with the request that you will make a judicious distribution of the same among the people of your County, as contemplated by Resolution of Congress appropriating $50,000 for the purchase of seeds for the South,

and trust the same will reach you in good order. When received please acknowledge.

Respectfully yours &c

Isaac Newton,
Commissioner

P.S. The Mail Bag you will return to your Post Office in order that it may be returned to the P.O. Department C.K.S.