Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, February 29, 1868
Summary:
McDonnell asks Jackson to forward the names of people who were recently issued
clothing from the Bureau.
Bureau R. F. & A.
L.
Head Qrs 9t
Sub Dist.
Va.
Mr Tho. P. Jackson
A.S.A.C.
Staunton, Va.
Feby 29.68
Winchester, Va.
Sir
Your Receipt Rolls were received, and account for all clothing with which you are charged, except the following articles, viz.-
3 Gt Coats [unclear: Supy] - 1 Shirt, 1 pr Mens shoes & 2 pr Children's shoes.
To avoid making out two sets of Rolls for so small an issue, you will please send the names of the persons to whom these articles are issued, and I will enter them upon the Rolls kept here.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt.
Svt.
John A. McDonnell
Sub Asst
Comr