Freedmen's Bureau Records: J. J. Lanwiler[?] to Thomas P. Jackson, August 19, 1867
Summary:
This letter's author explains the bureau's policy on providing medicine to indigent freedmen.
Thomas P. Jackson Esq.
Agent [illeg.]
Augt 19th 1867
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir,
In answer to communications addresssed to Head Quarters of Bureau by you in regard to the supply of medicines for indigent sick Freedmen I will state that if a list is made out of articles which are absolutely essential for the treatment of indigent sick, and but a moderate quantity of the several articles is asked for, I will try to furnish them. You will see that this requisition must be small, as there is no one who can formally receipt for the medicines at Staunton and I must furnish them from the Dispensary supplies receipted for by a medical officer here.
Respy yours,
J. J. Dr Lanwiler Bur [illeg.]
Scy [illeg.] Scy in this Bureau
