Freedmen's Bureau Records: Frederick S. Tukey to R.
M. Manly, October 20, 1865
Summary:
Tukey lists the books and supplies he would like to have sent for the Freedmen's
schools in Staunton.
Office Asst Supt Freedmen
Chaplain Manly
Asst Supt Schools
For Freedmen Richmond Va
Oct 20/65
Staunton Va
Chaplain
I have the honor to request that you forward to me for use of Freedmen's Schools in Staunton the following Books one hundred coppies of the Green Backs fifty coppies each of first Readers & Spellers twenty five mental Arrithmetic, some Alphabet cards (large size) fifty slates & twenty five outline maps together with anything else you may think we need. Please send these with a list of prices.
I am Chaplain with
much Respect your
Obt Servt
F.S. Tukey
Asst Supt
Freedmen