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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John A. McDonnell, August 31, 1867

Summary:
Jackson reports on the number of rations issued to blacks during previous months.

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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th Sub-District, Virginia. Captain John A. McDonnell
Sub Assistant Commissioner
Winchester

August 31st 1867

Staunton, Virginia

Captain

In compliance with Circular No 16 C.S. Headquarters Assistant Commissioner State of Virginia I have the honor to report that no Rations have been issued to Colored paupers in this Division since June 1867. During that month I issued (as per report) as follows to --

Adults 5 Males, 12 Females Total 17 - Children 5 Males 9 Females, Total 14. Aggregate 31, Aggregate May Report 40. Total Rations issued 616.

The [unclear: favorable] result of crops here and the evident ability of the County to support the poor within its limits led me to suspend further issues.

I addressed a communication to the County Court now in session in Augusta County and transmit herewith copy of reply. In Highland county there are few Freedmen, these nearly all belong to that county and the authorities are fully able to provide for them.

Your obedient servant

Thos P. Jackson
Agent