Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, November 1, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell's letter summons Jackson to Winchester, and makes reference to a
possible election scandal involving Jackson's district.
Bureau of R.
F. & A.
Lands
Head Qrs., 9th Sub Dis
Va
Mr Tho P.
Jackson
Agent
Stauton, Va
Nov. 1, 1867
Winchester, Va
Sir,
You will please report to this office, without delay, the names and residence of all persons within your Division who have discharged their laborers because such laborers have exercised the election franchise in a manner unsatisfactory to them.
You will also report the names of the persons discharged.
An immediate report is required.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt.
Svt
John A. McDonnell
Capt.
SAC