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Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to Cecil Clay, August 16, 1865

Summary:
How describes the case of James Campbell, a free black who owned a house which was confiscated by the Confederates. How asks that an investigation be conducted in the matter.

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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Headquarters Sixth District Virginia Lieutenant Colonel C. Clay
Commanding Sub-District Staunton

August 16th 1865

Staunton Virginia

Colonel

I have the honor to state that there is a house on New Street, near the building used as Commissary Storehouse, which I am informed was owned by James Campbell, colored, who went North and returned to find his house confiscated by the so-called Confederate Government, by whom it was sold to Mr. William Stevenson of this place.

I respectfully ask an investigation to establish the facts in the case, and if they prove to be as stated, I request that the property may be seized and turned over to me for restoration to the owner, who is not now here.

Mr. Tukey Assistant Superintendent for this County will aid you in obtaining evidence in relation to this matter.

I am, Colonel
Very Respectfully

W Storer How
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster
Superintendent Sixth District Virginia