Freedmen's Bureau Records: S. F. Chalfin to Walter
S. Franklin, November 26, 1867
Summary:
Chalfin reports that Jackson's request for a messenger is denied.
Head Quarters First Military District
State of Virginia
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
W. S. Franklin United States Army
Commanding
Sub District of Winchester
Winchester Virginia
November 26th 1867
Richmond Virginia
Sir
Referring to your endorsement of the 5th instant, forwarding letter of Mr. Thomas P. Jackson, Freedmen's Bureau agent, at Staunton Virginia, who requests the detail of an enlisted man as Messenger in his office. I am directed by the Commanding General to say that the request of Mr. Jackson is not granted. You will please so inform Mr. Jackson.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
S. F. Chalfin
Assistant Adjutant General
Official copy furnished for the information of Mr.
Jackson through
Captain J.A. McDonnell Military Commissioner &c Winchester,
Virginia
[signed]Walter S.
Franklin
Captain 21st Infantry
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army
Commanding Sub District
