Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to N.
K. Trout, May 29, 1867
Summary:
Jackson refers an assault claim to Trout.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Office of 4th Division, 9th Sub-District, Virginia
N. K. Trout Esquire
Mayor of Staunton
May 29/67
Sir
Complaint is made by Violet Baker that [added: Michael son of] Mr John Harman did yesterday May 28 assault and strike her child Ellen Baker or [unclear: Eats] while at the spring on her farm and made threats of further maltreatment. I understand Mr John Harman lives within the corporation limits and I respectfully refer the matter to you for such action as you deem just.
Your obedient servant
Thos P Jackson
Agent
Mr Trout calls & states that [illeg.] does not live in his district referred to Garrett for N called and undertook for [illeg.]
