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Freedmen's Bureau Records: John W. Jordan to Orlando Brown, July 31, 1868

Summary:
In light of a bill passed by Congress in reference to the Bureau, Jordan asks to be retained in his position.

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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th Sub-District, Virginia. Brevet Brigadier General O. Brown
Assistant Commissioner, &c
Richmond, Virginia

July 31st, 1868

Staunton, Virginia,

General

By reason of the operation of the "Act of Congress" of July 16, 1868 concerning the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands I notice that all officers [unclear: who] are on duty in the Bureau must be re-appointed in order to be retained. Now as the [unclear: obstacles] which were in the way of my advancement have been very nearly removed, I have the honor to request to be recommended for [unclear: retention] on duty in the Bureau.

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant

Jno. W. Jordan
A.S.A.Comr. &c
[illeg.]