Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to A.
F. Higgs, February 10, 1868
Summary:
Jackson asks if Albemarle County is prepared to support Martha Butler, who will
be sent there from Staunton. Higgs' reply is attached as an endorsement.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District, Virginia
Lieutenant A. F. Higgs, United States Army
Assistant Sub Assistant Commissioner
Charlottesville
February 10 1868
Staunton, Virginia
Lieutenant
Martha Butler (colored) and her three children are a charge upon the corporation of Staunton. She belongs to the University District, Albemarle County and the civil authorities propose to send her thither. Please inform me if the civil authorities of Albemarle County are prepared to receive and provide for her.
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
Thos P. Jackson
Assistant Sub Assistant Commissioner
