Letters
(1850–1880)
Freedmen's Bureau Records: George T. Cook to R. S. Lacey, December 25, 1866
Summary
Cook enquires about the status of a woman's daughter who is in a hospital in Richmond.
Captain R. S. Lacey
Supt 7th Dist Va
Lynchburg Va
Dec. 25th 1866
Staunton Va
Captain
Esther Scott (cold) has a daughter Susan Berry (cold) who is now in one of the General Hospitals (W.S.) at Richmond Va. The child has had both limbs amputated and was taken from this place to Richmond in the early part of January 1866.
She wished to ascertain her address and also wishes to know if the girl will be given her provided her present husband will go to Richmond for her.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Geo. T. Cook
1st Lieut. V.R.C. & Asst Supt.