Wholey writes in reference to property that was taken from him during the war, and which he is trying to have restored to him. He also claims to have been treated poorly by the local authorities.

How forwards an article from the "Valley Virginian" that relates to a case he forwarded earlier, although the details are not clear from the letter.

John P. How requests transportation for a woman currently receiving Bureau support from Staunton to Richmond where friends are willing to provide for her.

How's letter appears to relate to Oscar Morris' employment as Bureau messenger, and his accusations against F. Tukey.

Peck, President of the Augusta County Overseers of the Poor, explains what resources the county may be able to provide to help support poor blacks. He seems optimistic that the county will be able to provide such support through a tax levy.

An unspecified group of church members write on behalf of Emily Rodney, who was prevented from holding religious meetings by Frederick Tukey.

Emily Rodney writes to protest her being barred from preaching to the black population of Staunton by Frederick Tukey and the Freedmen's Court. She writes that the people should be free to worship as they choose, and complains that she was not given a proper hearing. The attached endorsement by Tukey states his side of the case, in which he argues that Miss Rodney was undermining the unity of the community.

Priscilla Marshall provides testimony on her behalf to Brown to support her claim that three of her children were taken by Confederate soldiers during the war. Based on the letter and evidence of previous correspondence with Brown, two of her children may currently be in the care of the Virginia Freedmen's Bureau.

How announces his attention to make yet another tour through the upper portion of his District, asking that all communication be forwarded to him at Staunton.

How submits a requisition for flags, justifying its necessity by pointing to the "impatience of the people to witness these emblems of restored authority."

Writing from Staunton, How's letter refers to a murder committed in Clarke County.

Augusta Jordan asks for aid on behalf of Eveline Stuart, an African-American woman living in Staunton. Her husband James, living in Ohio, is afraid to return to Staunton because he served as a Union guide during the war, and wishes to bring Eveline to Ohio.

This letter from Frederick Tukey asks for intervention in what he perceives to be a case of injustice against a black plaintiff in a legal case. The attached wrappers trace the case's progress through the bureaucracy--it was decided not to intervene.

How requests transportation for an indigent Staunton woman to Albermarle County, where her parents will care for her.

How requests transportation for Eveline Stuart to join her husband, James, in Ohio.

How informs Orlando Brown that he wishes to retire from Bureau service and move elsewhere with his wife. He expresses regret and gratitude to Brown and also makes a recommendation for his potential replacement.

Tukey requests transportation for an elderly woman and her sick grandchild to Bath County. According to Tukey the woman, Betty Scott, was abandoned in Staunton by her former owner.

How's letter refers to the provision of transport for a Staunton woman.

W. Storer How, although based in the Winchester Bureau office, reports on the workings of the legal system in Augusta County.

Neide submits his inspection report of the 6th, 7th and 8th Districts. The portion of of his report pertaining to the 6th District and to Augusta County have been transcribed.

This requisition order by How asks for "Service Recruiting" flags and halliards for display in front of Bureau offices throughout the District to demonstrate the presence of government authority and to reassure those who support the government.

How acknowledges receipt of transportation for a Staunton woman and child.

How writes to Brown before what appears to be his resignation from the Bureau. How proposes a reorganization of the Sixth District due to conflicts with General Terry, the Military Commissioner for the Valley. He suggests that two counties be placed under the jurisdiction of West Virginia, where much more progress has been made in terms of laws protecting the rights of free blacks, and further splitting the district into two parts, one of which would be commanded from Staunton. His letter constantly alludes to conflicts and misunderstandings between the Bureau and the Military Commissioners.

In this letter, H.H. Wilson announces his intention to leave Augusta County for Pennsylvania. It is unclear in what capacity he served the Bureau, although it may have been as a clerk.

Dews asks for remuneration for the services he has performed for the Bureau in Augusta County. His letter mentions his own loyalty to the Union cause, and the difficulties it has caused him. Dews actual position in Staunton, was as magistrate on the Freedmen's Courts, but attached endorsements to his letter indicate that he received very little money in fees from the court, and was paid by the Bureau at a clerk's salary.

This letter refers to the proper forwarding of reports.