Freedmen's Bureau Records: John A. McDonnell to
Roswell Waldo, December 7, 1868
Summary:
McDonnell asks Waldo to recommend loyal and qualified men for the posts of
Commonwealth's Attorney and County Clerk
Bureau R. F. & A.
L.
Head Qrs. 9th Sub Dist.
Va.
Roswell Waldo
A.S.A.Comr
Staunton, Va.
Dec 7th 1868
Winchester
Sir
You will please recommend such persons to be men who have been loyal to the Government [unclear: provided] such can be found who have the necessary qualifications for Commonwealth Attorney and County Clerk in each County in your Division, as would be willing to serve and are qualified for the position.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt
St
John A. McDonnell
Sub Asst
Comr
Please give political status