Freedmen's Bureau Records: Thomas P. Jackson to John
A. McDonnell, August 31, 1867
Summary:
Jackson reports on the number of rations issued to blacks during previous
months.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office 4th Division, 9th
Sub-District, Virginia.
Capt. John A.
McDonnell
Sub Asst.
Comr
Winchester
Aug 31st 1867
Staunton, Va.
Captain
In compliance with Circular No 16 C.S. HdQrs Asst. Comr. State of Va. I have the honor to report that no Rations have been issued to Colored paupers in this Division since June 1867. During that month I issued (as per report) as follows to --
Adults 5 Males, 12 Females Total 17 - Children 5 Males 9 Females, Total 14. Aggregate 31, Aggregate May Report 40. Total Rations issd 616.
The [unclear: favorable] result of crops here and the evident ability of the County to support the poor within its limits led me to suspend further issues.
I addressed a communication to the County Court now in session in Augusta County and transmit herewith copy of reply. In Highland Co. there are few Freedmen, these nearly all belong to that county and the authorities are fully able to provide for them.
Yr obt servt
Thos P. Jackson
Agent
