Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, November 12, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell responds to Jackson's letter from November 9, 1867 about Bumgardner,
stating that any neglect of duty on the part of the Commonwealth Attorney to
prosecute cases will be reported to the local Military Commissioner.
Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Head Qrs. 9th SubDistrict
Thomas P. Jackson
Nov. 12/7
Winchester, Va.
Respectfully returned to
Tho. P. Jackson, Agent
The proper course to be pursued in these cases is to have the parties brought before a magistrate for examination and committed for trial by the County Court.
It will there become the duty of the Com Atty to prosecute, and any neglect of duty on his part will be promptly reported to and his removal requested by the military commissioner for Augusta Co.
John A. McDonnell
Capt.
S.a.C.