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Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to Thomas P. Jackson, May 14, 1867

Summary:
McDonnell explains to Jackson how he must file his reports on rations issued by the Bureau.


Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters 9th District, Department of the Potomac, Mr Thos P. Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Va

May 14t 1867

Winchester, Va.,

Sir

In making your report of Rations issued for May, the following information is required -

No. of Men - No. women, No. male children No. of Female children - agregate-

Agregate last Report - Total no. Rations issued during the month - Value of same.

This report must correspond with the Provision Returns sent in, or issued on by the Commissary, in order that the Report shall correspond with his [unclear: abstracty] Issues.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Svt

John A McDonnell
Capt V.R.C.
Sub Asst Comr



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