Freedmen's Bureau Records: Jacob H. Wissler to
Roswell Waldo, December 8, 1868
Summary:
Wissler writes on behalf of Benjamin Frazier, a disabled man in need of support.
In the letter, Wissler testifies to both Frazier's need, and his deserving
character.
Agt. Freedman's
Bureau
Staunton Va
Dec. 8th 1868
Mt. Torry Furnace Va.
Dear Sir
It gives me great satisfaction to reccommend the enclosed petition for aid. I have known Benjn Fraser Col'd for some time, he is Crippled, and has a large family depending on him for support, he is a sober industrious man but owing to his condition, his labor is not sufficient to clothe his family and I know them to be in a suffering condition. If you have any power to help any, I know him to be entitled to some aid, and hope you will give it your early attension, he has four small Children, I hope you will pardon the Liberty I have taken in addressing you.
I remain Very Respectfully
Jacob H. Wissler
Formerly Corp. Co. B
195 Regt.
P.V.
U.S.A.
P.S. Should you desire any further information you can address me at Sherando, Augusta Co Va.
