Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to Samuel Paul, May
11, 1867
Summary:
Jackson asks Paul to submit a certified copy of the employment contract with Governor Walker,
son of William Walker.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Sub District Augusta & Highland
Mr. Samuel Paul
May 11/1867
Mt. Solon
Sir
William Walker (colored) says you hold a
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written contract
between him and Mr Newton Van Leer for hire of his son Governor. Please send me without delay
either original contract or certified copy over your own signature.
Your obedient servant
Thos P Jackson
Agent
Mr S. Paul brings copy of contract to office Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands May 12/67