Freedmen's Bureau Records: John W. Jordan to Orlando
Brown, August 12, 1868
Summary:
Jordan reports that he has not yet used his leave of absence.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District Virginia.
Brevet Brigadier General O.Brown,
Assistant Commissioner &c
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Richmond Virginia
August 12th 1868
Staunton Virginia,
General
I have the honor to report that I have not yet taken advantage of the "Leave of Absence" granted me in Special Order Number 83 from your Head Quarters dated Richmond Virginia July 15th 1868 by reason of the fact that my brother is gradually recovering from his misfortune.
If consistent with the rules regulating same, I will retain the "Leave of Absence" for a few days longer and if it becomes necessary for me to avail myself of it of course will report in accordance with Circular Number 16 - from your Head Quarters of the 6th inst.
I am General Very Respectfully
Your obedient
servant
Jno. W. Jordan
Assistant Sub Assistant Commissioner &c
