Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John
A. McDonnell, February 19, 1868
Summary:
Jackson's letter to McDonnell describes a complaint by Hiram Thompson regarding
his horse that was stolen by a Confederate Lieutenant before the end of the
war.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District, Virignia
Capt. John A.
McDonnell
Sub Asst
Comr
Winchester
Feb 19, 1868
Staunton, Va.
Captain
Hiram Thompson (cold) who lives near Fishersville in
Augusta Co. states that a General Long an officer in
the rebel army has in his possesion at or near Leesburg, Loudon Co.
Va. a Bay horse, (black leg, mane & tail,
nearing 8 years old) which is the property of said Hiram Thompson and was stolen
from his stable during the war, by a Lieut.
Hunter of Rockbridge Co. and by him transfered to
Genl. Long in exchange for another horse.
Thompson claims to have information that his horse is not branded and was
claimed by Genl. Long as [added: his] private property when Gen. Lee's army surrendered. Thompson attempted to reclaim the horse
immediately after it was taken from his stable, but while he was seeking
evidence required, the command to which Lieut.
Hunter was attached left Staunton, taking off the horse. Thompson bean an excellent
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character and reliable
neighbors say there will be no difficulty in identifying the horse which was
well known as a valuable animal of Morgan stock. I am further informed that the
horse was taken by Lt. Hunter without any
authority whatever and has never been known as a public animal. I have the honor
to request such enquiry be made as will restore the
horse to Hiram Thompson if above fact can be proved.
Very Respectfully
Yr obt
serv.
Thos. P. Jackson
Asst. Sub Asst.
Comr
