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Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to Thomas P. Jackson, August 5, 1867

Summary:
McDonnell sends Jackson's school report back to him a second time for correction, because Jackson once again failed to include data on the gender of those enrolled in schools.

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

Aug. 5th 1867

Winchester, Va.,

Sir

The School Report from Staunton, returned once for correction, is still incomplete. The Total No. of pupils & the number of each sex - a very necessary item) being omitted. Fortunately, this being the first report, the no. of new scholars, [unclear: should] also the Total enrolled, but their sex is still unknown. You will examine all such reports carefully, and see that all the headings are properly filled out.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Svt.

John A. McDonnell
Capt & S.A.C.