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Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to Orlando Brown, July 28, 1865

Summary:
How reports his arrival in Staunton to assume the post of Bureau Superintendent. He also requests that necessary forms and documents be furnished.


Bureau Refugees Freedmen & Abandoned Lands
HdQrs Sixth District Va Col. O. Brown
Assist Com. Bureau R. F. & A L
Richmond Va

July 28th 1865

Staunton Va

Colonel

I have the honor to report my arrival at this place and assumption of the duties required by your order assigning to me the [unclear: superintendency] of the Sixth District Va Head Quarters at Staunton Va.

The regular reports will be made in accordance with the orders already named, and as mail communication by railroad is now established I [unclear: desire] the [unclear: ---ftion] of all orders relating to the Bureau as soon as they may be furnished. The blank [unclear: contracts] and agreements are especially needed for present use.

I am Colonel Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant

W. Storer How Capt. & AQM
Supt Bureau R.F. & AL 6th District Va



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