Freedmen's Bureau Records: J. Wilson to Thomas P.
Jackson, November 18, 1867
Summary:
Wilson writes to Jackson regarding a sum of money that a Betsy Jackson sent to
her daughter, Mary, so that she may come home. It appears that the letter and
money is feared lost, or delayed. Wilson asks Jackson to look into the
matter.
Mr. Thos P. Jackson
Nov 18th 1867
Richmond
Dr. Sir
Yours of the 15th came duly to hand & contents noted. Betsy Jackson the Mother of Mary Enclosed her daughter the money to bring her home about the first of this month & directed the letter to Mary Jackson Care of Mrs. Stewart. It is possible the letter may be still in the P.O. please look to it, Betsy is living with me & verry faithful, she has several children to provide for & I would dislike for her to lose the money enclosed to her Daughter. If the letter containing the money Cannot be found write me & I will try to provide for Mary.
Very Respectfully
J Wilson
