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Warrenton, VA., May 26. 1866. | Warrenton, VA., May 26. 1866. | ||
Dear Madam, | Dear Madam, – At the request of John Jordan, a very industrious and energetic freedman of this place, I have the honor to enclose here-with, from his own hand, a letter of inquiry in relation to the whereabouts of his son, whom he has not seen or heard from since October, 1863. Jordan thinks that his son is either in the northwest part of this State, or in the State of North Carolina; and thinks if the Society you represent will publish his letter in the "Freedmen's Record," it may lead to some information in regard to his son. | ||
The teachers could give me information in regard to the matter, and I would communicate it to Jordan. I would earnestly appeal to the loyal, self-sacrificing ladies who are at this moment engaged in the great work of civilization and intellectual improvement, to make sure inquiry as will give to this deserving man the information he so earnestly desires. | The teachers could give me information in regard to the matter, and I would communicate it to Jordan. I would earnestly appeal to the loyal, self-sacrificing ladies who are at this moment engaged in the great work of civilization and intellectual improvement, to make sure inquiry as will give to this deserving man the information he so earnestly desires. | ||
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Respectfully, | Respectfully, | ||
W. A. McNulty, | W. A. McNulty, | ||
Asst. Supt Freedmen | Asst. Supt Freedmen. | ||
Miss Hannah E. Stevenson, | Miss Hannah E. Stevenson, | ||
Sec. Com. Teachers New-England Freedmen's and Union Commission | Sec. Com. Teachers New-England Freedmen's and Union Commission. | ||
Information Wanted | Information Wanted. | ||
Warrenton, VA., May 1, 1866 | Warrenton, VA., May 1, 1866. | ||
Where is John Jordon, who waited on Captain Throgmorton of the Fairfax cavalry of the confederate army. I would be glad to gain some information from persons, persons who was acquainted with this boy. Captain T. hired him of Mrs. F. B. Gibson, of Prince William County, Va., in 1861. He came here in October, 1863. Since that time I have never heard of him, nor Mr.T. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, John Jordan , in Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA. | Where is John Jordon, who waited on Captain Throgmorton of the Fairfax cavalry of the confederate army. I would be glad to gain some information from persons, persons who was acquainted with this boy. Captain T. hired him of Mrs. F. B. Gibson, of Prince William County, Va., in 1861. He came here in October, 1863. Since that time I have never heard of him, nor Mr. T. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, John Jordan , in Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA. | ||
JOHN JORDAN. | JOHN JORDAN. | ||
May 18, 1866. | May 18, 1866. | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 27 March 2023
Warrenton, VA., May 26. 1866.
Dear Madam, – At the request of John Jordan, a very industrious and energetic freedman of this place, I have the honor to enclose here-with, from his own hand, a letter of inquiry in relation to the whereabouts of his son, whom he has not seen or heard from since October, 1863. Jordan thinks that his son is either in the northwest part of this State, or in the State of North Carolina; and thinks if the Society you represent will publish his letter in the "Freedmen's Record," it may lead to some information in regard to his son.
The teachers could give me information in regard to the matter, and I would communicate it to Jordan. I would earnestly appeal to the loyal, self-sacrificing ladies who are at this moment engaged in the great work of civilization and intellectual improvement, to make sure inquiry as will give to this deserving man the information he so earnestly desires.
Respectfully, W. A. McNulty, Asst. Supt Freedmen.
Miss Hannah E. Stevenson, Sec. Com. Teachers New-England Freedmen's and Union Commission.
Information Wanted. Warrenton, VA., May 1, 1866.
Where is John Jordon, who waited on Captain Throgmorton of the Fairfax cavalry of the confederate army. I would be glad to gain some information from persons, persons who was acquainted with this boy. Captain T. hired him of Mrs. F. B. Gibson, of Prince William County, Va., in 1861. He came here in October, 1863. Since that time I have never heard of him, nor Mr. T. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, John Jordan , in Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA.
JOHN JORDAN. May 18, 1866.