Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John
A. McDonnell, October 3, 1867
Summary:
Jackson asks for information about Estaline Doke, the daughter of a man living in
Augusta County, from whence she was sold in 1862. Jackson believes she may be in
Richmond, but the results of an inquiry there did not turn up anything.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District, Virginia
Captain John A.
McDonnell,
Sub Assistant Commissioner
Winchester
October 3d 1867
Staunton, Virginia
Captain
I have the honor to request that enquiry be made at Richmond for Estaline Doke (colored) aged about 14 years daughter of Abraham Doke who lives at Naked Creek, Augusta County. Estaline was sold to Richmond in 1862 by James E. Carson, a slave trader. Her father (Abraham) has heard indirectly she is still in Richmond and he is anxious to find her and have her come to his home where he can take good care of her. Perhaps enquiry through the schools may lead to her discovery.
Your obedient servant
Thos P. Jackson
Agent
