Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Thomas P. Jackson, May 31, 1867
Summary:
McDonnell authorizes Jackson to purchase rations for destitute whites in his
Division, and describes in detail, how Jackson is to account for and report
these purchases.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters, 9th District
Department of the Potomac,
Mr. Thos. P. Jackson
Agent
Staunton, Va
May 31st 1867
Winchester, Va.,
Sir
You are authorized to purchase the allowance of Corn & Bacon previously prescribed, for all destitute whites heretofore reported by you. You will please make the purchases as early in the month as possible, and transmit to this office, properly signed applications and receipts for all issues made, which must offset the quantity purchased. I enclose a supply of purchase vouchers, and blank applications and receipts, when more are needed make timely applications for them. Send in the purchase vouchers early in the month, and the receipts before the end.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt
Svt
John A. McDonnell
Capt & Sub
Asst. Comr
