Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to George
W. Wells, February 14, 1866
Summary:
How temporarily places Captain George Wells in charge of Bureau affairs while How
travels to the upper portion of his district, namely Staunton.
Captain Geo. W.
Wells
Assistant Quartermaster &
Superintendent
Sub-District E Harpers Ferry
Virginia
February 14th 1866
Captain
During my temporary absence on a tour through the upper portion of my District, you will please assume the conduct of the military office business here, referring matters of [unclear: special] importance to me at Staunton, Virginia, up to the 24th of this month.
You have [illeg.] authority to sign official papers for me during such absence.
I am &c
W. Storer How
Captain &c
