Freedmen's Bureau Records: Statement of Cecil Clay,
January 10, 1866
Summary:
Clay (in a statement copied and appended by How) turns the barracks in Staunton
over to the Freedmen's Bureau. The property on which the barracks stand is the
subject of Thomas Wholey's claim.
January 10th, 1866
Staunton, Virginia
The U.S. Barracks at this Post with all appurtenances are turned over to the Freedman's Bureau and will be taken possession of and used by the proper Agent at this Post.
{signed} Cecil Clay
Lieutenant Colonel 58th
a true copy, W. Storer How
Captain & Assistant Quartermaster
The "U.S. Barracks" here referred to is a simple building of the ordinary
shed construction. W. Storer How, Captain
& Assistant Quartermaster
