Freedmen's Bureau Records: George T. Cook to Orlando
Brown, October 18, 1866
Summary:
Cook asks for a five-day leave of absence to go to Washington, D.C.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and A.L.
Office Asst Supt.
Sub-Dist No. 10 7th Dist
Va
Brevet Brig Genl
O. Brown
A.A.A.G.
Richmond Va (thro'
HdQrs Seventh Dist.
Va)
Oct. 18th 1866
Staunton Augusta Co. Va.
General:
I have the honor to request "Leave of Absence" for five (5) days to visit Washington D.C. on important private business.
I have been on duty in the "Bureau" since the 2d of April 1866 during which time I have not had a "Leave of Absence."
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Geo. T. Cook.
1st Lieut.
V.R.C. and Asst. Supt.