Freedmen's Bureau Records: Frederick S. Tukey to
Orlando Brown, July 17, 1868
Summary:
Tukey writes a letter recommending William Dews and attesting to his character.
Tukey and Dews worked together in Staunton while Tukey was Agent there.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Head Quarters 2nd Division 6th Sub District
Virginia
Brigadier General O.
Brown
Assistant Commissioner
Richmond,
Virginia
July 17th 1868
Bowling Green
General
This will introduce to your favorable notice Mr. Wm J Dews of Richmond Va. A man tried and true in the Union Cause who is seeking a position in the Bureau as Agent or Clerk.
I have had a three years acquaintance with him and it affords me great pleasure to recommend him as a Man of Excellent character and business attainments.
Any favors you can show him will be worthily bestowed.
Very Respectfully
FS Tukey
