Cook reports no current cases of need in his district, but writes that since he only just assumed command of Augusta and Highland Counties, he is not entirely sure that none exist.

Cook's monthly report discusses rations to the poor, the registration of married couples and their children, and problems encountered by free blacks in the court system.

Cook reports that criminal cases in which blacks are involved have been conducted fairly and impartially.

In a letter written by her son, Sarah Craig disputes the claims of a former slaver of hers, Ellen Taylor. Among other things, she states that she is not responsible for any thing that happened before the emancipation.

Alexander states that McCutchen will not pay him a sum a money unless forced to.

Remington files his quarterly report about conditions in the 6th District. Regarding Augusta County, he comments on the low wages earned by black laborers, the inability to receive justice in the civil courts, the progress being made in registering married couples and the flourishing condition of the schools. He also comments on George Cook's abilities as Agent.

Remington reports on the property used by the Bureau in the Sixth District. He notes that the Bureau office in Staunton used the local court house.

Cook gives a negative assessment of the attitudes of the local white population toward free blacks in Augusta County, noting that juries frequently go against the law in cases involving freedmen. He also discusses the registry of free blacks and the problem of vagrants.

Cook's report on the court system notes that the main problem in securing justice lies with the local magistrates, who are reluctant to pursue complaints against whites made by blacks.

Cook reports on the County taxes assessed for 1866, including the levy for poor relief.

Cook recounts a case where a white man was acquitted in a case of blatant assault against a young black hotel porter.

This personal letter to How from Addison Terry was written after How left the Bureau and Virginia. Terry relates the reorganization of the Bureau which moved Augusta County from the Winchester to Lynchburg jurisdiction. Terry comments that as a result the Bureau's power is even less than it was before. The rest of letter contains personal news from Winchester and commentary on the tense political situation in that town.

This portion of the roster that was furnished to Bureau headquarters lists the Assistant Superintendents in charge in the Seventh District, to which Augusta County was transferred in June 1866.

Cook's report talks about the inability of free blacks to receive fair trials, as well as the local population's desire to keep freedmen "in their proper place." Cook fears that justice will not be possible until attitudes change.

Cook's report details two legal cases that he states are representative of the injustices suffered by freedmen in the local courts.

Neide submits an inspection report of the 7th and 8th Districts. At this time, Augusta County was a part of the 7th District, and such portions of Neide's report are transcribed here. His remarks concern the ability of blacks to find justice in the local courts, the registration of marriages, and the general abilities of George Cook, the agent.

Cook's report notes the rise in charges of petty larceny against blacks, but also the relatively low number of complaints of poor treatment.

Cook's report notes the prevalence of larceny charges against blacks during August 1866.