Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John A.
McDonnell, November 29, 1867
Summary:
Jackson pursues the case of Elizabeth Harris' absent husband, who last wrote her from
Danville, Virginia. An endorsement from Andrew Mahoney, the Bureau's Agent in Danville reports
that Harris cannot be found in Danville.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th Sub-District,
Virginia.
Capt. John A. McDonnell
Sub Asst Comr
Winchester
Nov 29, 1867
Staunton, Va.
Captain
James Harris (col'd) left his wife Elizabeth and child at this place and went to Danville. He writes to her from that place, Sept 23/67, stating he had found a home and would send for her to join him. Since, Elizabeth has not heard from him and asks enquiry be made for him and he either send for send for her or return her to take care of her.
He speaks in his letter of his "uncle John's people" at Danville, which may be a clue to his whereabouts.
Very Respectfully
Yr. obt sevt
Thos P. Jackson
Agent
Office Bu. R. F. and A.
L., Danville, Va
Jan. 9th 1868
Respectfully returned to Capt. R. S. Lacey with the information that Joe Harris Cold does not reside at Danville and that no such person is to be found
here.
Andrew Mahoney, 1st Lt. 45th U.S.I., A.S.A.C.
