Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to John
W. Jordan, May 4, 1868
Summary:
McDonnell itemizes the office supplies being sent to Jordan, noting that Thomas
Jackson, the previous agent, generally required more than was normally allotted.
McDonnell also instructs Jordan on how to report its usage.
Bureau R.F. &
A.L.
Head Qrs. Sub Dist.
Va.
Col. John W.
Jordan
A.S.A.C.
Staunton, Va
May 4.68
Winchester,
Colonel
I send you this day the following articles of Stationery, viz:
10
[unclear: Qrs] Letter Paper 300 envelopes offl
1 Gross Sheet [unclear: Rems] 100 do Letter
3 oz
Sealing wax 3 [unclear: Pcs]
off. Tape
3 Sheets Blotting Paper 2 Lead
Pencils
2 [unclear: Bts] Mucilage 2 [unclear: Bts] Red
Ink
2 Blank Books 4 [unclear: Bts] Black Ink
Mr Jackson found the allowance prescribed by the Bureau Officers Manual entirely
insufficient for the transaction of his official duties. As you will probably
require the same quantity, I have transmitted about what Mr. Jackson
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usually required for a three months supply. But as in my Memr: Property Return at the end of each month I am
required to state the quantity consumed by each officer, you will please report
at the end of each month the amount which will probably be [added: expended by you during] the ensuing month.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt
St
John A. McDonnell
Sub Asst
Comr
