Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to Orlando
Brown, July 28, 1865
Summary:
How reports his arrival in Staunton to assume the post of Bureau Superintendent.
He also requests that necessary forms and documents be furnished.
Bureau Refugees Freedmen & Abandoned Lands
Headquarters Sixth District Virginia
Colonel O. Brown
Assistant Commissioner Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Richmond Virginia
July 28th 1865
Staunton Virginia
Colonel
I have the honor to report my arrival at this place and assumption of the duties required by your order assigning to me the [unclear: superintendency] of the Sixth District Virginia Head Quarters at Staunton Virginia
The regular reports will be made in accordance with the orders already named, and as mail communication by railroad is now established I [unclear: desire] the [unclear: ---ftion] of all orders relating to the Bureau as soon as they may be furnished. The blank [unclear: contracts] and agreements are especially needed for present use.
I am Colonel Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant
W. Storer How Captain &
Assistant Quartermaster
Superintendent Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
6th District Virginia
