Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, August 17, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell's letter details the supplies he is sending to Jackson, asking him to
use them with all possible economy.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
Head Quarters 9th District
Department of the Potomac
Mr. Thos P. Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Va
Aug 17th, 1867
Winchester, Va.
Sir
I have this day forwarded to your address the following articles of Stationery, [unclear: inq] 12 [unclear: Qs] Letter Paper, 3 [unclear: Qs] Cap. [unclear: di], 200 Envelopes offl 50 00 Letter, 4 [unclear: Bb-Juk-Blk] 1 [unclear: Bob.] Red Ink 1 Bb. [unclear: Mucilage] 75 [unclear: glut Rurs] 8 Penholders, 2 Sheets Blotting Board, 6 Sheets Envelope Paper, we have no Lead Pencils.
This supply is greatly in Excess of the Bureau Allowance, and must be used with all economy consistent with the proper transaction of business-
Very Respectfully
Your Ob
Srvt
John A. McDonnell
Capt.
S.a.C.
Please acknowledge receipt
