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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Peter Hanger to Thomas P. Jackson, January 23, 1868

Summary:
Peter Hanger asks Jackson if he knows of anyone available for hire as a cook. Hanger's letter describes the good working conditions in his home.

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Mr T.P. Jackson

Jan 23^d 1868

Waynesboro V^a

Dear Sir

I wish to hire a good cook & worker for my family 5 Persons. For a good reliable woman I will give $6 ⁰⁰ Six Dollars per month the year round. I prefer hiring 12 at a time everything is very convenient. Water is 10 steps of the kitchen & the wood always in the House. The Labour is very light any Harty woman can do the work with ease & not employed 2/3 of her time. if you know of such a One or one should call at your office for hire let them know of the situation. I live in 1 mile of Waynesboro depot. You will much oblige me by doing so.

Respectfully Yours

Peter Hanger Jr.