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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Roswell Waldo to John A. McDonnell, December 31, 1868

Summary:
Waldo reports that many freedmen are now unemployed.

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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands 4 Division 9 Sub-District CaptainJ. A. McDonnell
Sub Assistant Commissioner

December 31, 1868

Staunton

Captain: -

I have the honor to report that the number of freedmen who are out of employment is increasing.

While many have good [unclear: wages] for the worker, there are many others who find it very difficult to procure Employment sufficient to purchase the necessaries of life. Among this class are numbered the aged of both sexes and many children who are not old enough to care for themsleves.

Very respectfully
Your obedient servant

Roswell Waldo
Assistant Sub Assistant Commissioner