McDonnell reports no cases of unemployment among the black population of the 9th District.

Effinger, an attorney for the Commonwealth, writes to Jackson about an upcoming bigamy trial involving a man (Samuel Hall) about whom Jackson might have information. Effinger asks Jackson, or someone from the Bureau office to attend the trial and submit whatever evidence they might have in the case.

McCormick makes a statement regarding Madison Taylor, who appears to owe money, but claims he will not be able to pay until he receives money owed to him. The exact circumstances of the issue are not clear from the letter.

Jackson asks for McDonnell to clarify the details of a contract between Punch Fox and John H. Rippitoe, regarding whether or not Rippitoe agreed to teach Fox the trade of brick masonry.

Pursell reports what he knows about N. Johnson, who abandoned his wife in Ohio to move to Virginia.

Brackett reports that four schools are operating in Staunton under the auspices of the Bureau.

McDonnell requests a report on how many white people in Jackson's district who need food but are not supplied by either the county or the Bureau.

McDonnell forwards paperwork related to the transfer of responsibility from F.S. Tukey to Jackson.

A statement by Hoffman to employ the nephew of a Jordan Grandison.

Manly asks for details about potential school room accommodations in Staunton. He also refers to the pending construction of a church in Staunton that the Bureau wishes to have space in for school use, if they are to provide funding. This question will later provoke conflict in the community.

Jackson refers a case to Dr. Kennerly for arbitration.

This agreement states that Samuel Parent and William Saulsbury will submit any disagreements pertaining to their contract to the arbitration of an A. J. Thompson, after Samuel Kennerly refused to serve as arbitrator. The agreement is witnessed by Thomas P. Jackson.

McDonnell asks for a detailed report on all school buildings in Jackson's Division.

Jackson forwards a complaint regarding one party's failure to pay money owed. As the case crossed division lines, the complaint was forwarded to R.S. Lacey, the Sub Assistant Commissioner of the seventh Sub-District, and it was subsequently passed on to J.W. Sharp, the Agent in charge of Rockbridge County.

Brackett relates the progress being made to build a church that will also serve as a school for freedmen, stating that it will not be finished without help from the Bureau.

Stover sends Jackson a list of needy persons outside of Staunton.

Tate responds to a claim filed against him through the Bureau. Tate claims that while the amount he owes the other party is correct, he is owed approximately the same amount in unpaid rent.

James Cook disputes a claim made by an Alfred Stribling, who was formerly in his employ.

Kennerly's letter states that he refuses to get involved in the matter that Jackson had asked him to arbitrate.

Keys communicates how much money they need from the Bureau in order to build a school.

McDonnell clarifies several bureaucratic issues for Jackson, including one regarding payment for forage of his horse.

The firm of Crawford and Brother agree to settle a claim filed through the Bureau.

Poe asks Cleveland for the particulars regarding a marriage between a woman who once belonged to Cleveland, Peggy Brown, and a man named Ben.

Thomas Awde claims he has already settled accounts with a Henry Reeves (who presumably filed a claim at the Bureau).

Garrick Mallery submits a copy of excerpts of John McDonnell's District report. The excerpts concern the compilation of marriage registers and the apparent lack of appropriate forms for such purposes.

McDonnell submits a report for all counties in the 9th District, including Augusta County. In this report, he comments on the condition of freed blacks in individual counties, as well as on their general situation in the Valley.

Jackson's first report as the Bureau's Agent in Staunton mentions job opportunities with the railroads, but he also notes that he has neither clothing nor food to give to the poor. Jackson reiterates Tukey's request for funds for a physician.

Jackson reports no criminal trials involving freedmen for the month of April.

Sharp responds to an apparent inquiry Jackson made about procuring a horse.

Jackson submits a request to McDonnell for a suitable horse, which would allow him to attend court in Highland County, where many of the cases involving refugees and freedmen are being handled. McDonnell ultimately responded to this communication, and sent a horse which he deemed as "skittish, but not at all dangerous."

Jackson describes the school buildings available throughout Augusta County, including those in the process of being built.

Brackett asks for financial help from the Bureau to open schools in several locations, including Waynesboro.

Fessenden passes along some information about trials of freed blacks during the war.

Brackett discusses the need for a school in Waynesboro, and encloses a letter from R. M. Manly.

Cleveland forwards the letter to him written by Poe about the marriage of Peggy Brown to a man named Ben. Cleveland relates Ben's complaint that Poe mistreated him and kept him from his wife.

McDonnell summarizes the spaces available for schools throughout the Ninth District, enclosing a more detailed report from Augusta County.

McDonnell requests that Jackson send him a list of rations and clothing needed in his district, noting that he has not received such a report in several months.

McDonnell reports to Brown about the need in Staunton for rations and clothing to distribute to the poor. McDonnell writes that he has instructed Jackson to make the proper application for such supplies.

Whittelsey issues a transportation order of Nicholas Johnson, whose transport had been requested by Thomas P. Jackson, agent in Staunton.

G. W. McCutchen makes a statement to Jackson about the alleged indebtedness of a deceased relative to Henry Alexander, a former servant.

Jackson forwards ration request reports to McDonnell in Winchester.

Jackson asks Paul to submit a certified copy of the employment contract with Governor Walker, son of William Walker.

Jackson asks Beck to explain what he knows about a dispute between Alexander Bumgardner and John Shuey.

Jackson's letter answers several questions related to the proposed use of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton as a school building for free children. Jackson encourages the Bureau to contribute to the construction of the church so that it may be finished in time to use as a school.

Jackson forwards a request for financial assistance for teachers and to build a school house.

This document is Paul's copy of a contract in which William Walker hired his son out to a D. Newton VanLear for the period of one year.

McCutchen inquires about his potential appointment as a County Registrar.

McDonnell transmits the three-month inspection report for the 9th District.

Whittelsey forwards transportation order for Elizabeth Smith.

Newton informs Jackson of the shipment of seeds for distribution in Augusta County.

McDonnell explains to Jackson how he must file his reports on rations issued by the Bureau.

McDonnell sends blanks for the registration of marriages and children among the black population.

Howard urges that steps be taken to stop intemperance among blacks in Virginia and South Carolina. In the view that certain temperance societies refuse to organize in black communities, he proposes the formation of new temperance societies, named for Lincoln. McDonnell forwarded a copy of the circular to Jackson.

McDonnald writes to contest a claim that he refused to convey a girl in his care to her friends in Augusta County, stating that the girl did not wish to go and wished to remain with him.

McCue submits an agreement between Walker and VanLear, in which they declare their dispute over a contract settled.

Jackson forwards a complaint of neglect by Fenton Wells, and asks that her husband be found and required to support her.

A list of destitute whites for whom Jackson requested rations.

McDonnell describes the horse he is giving Jackson for transportation around the division.

McDonnell explains the procedure for purchasing rations for destitute persons in Jackson's division.

Walford responds to Jackson's request about providing books for schools in Augusta County, and he refers Jackson to their representative in the county, Cyrus Fry.

McDonnell authorizes Jackson to spend $150 to repair a schoolhouse in Waynesboro.

This lease outlines the terms whereby the Bureau in Staunton will lease a building for use as a school house from George Bickle.

McDonnell asks Jackson to sign his oath of office for his position in Staunton.

Stitt asks about the Registers (of Marriages?) in Staunton.

This letter between Jackson and McDonnell concerns registers of marriages and children.

Jackson asks permission to postpone the registration of marriages and children among the black community until such time as voters are registered, to save time.

The text of Thomas Jackson's oath of loyalty to the United States before the assumption of his post in Stauton. The oath was witnessed by Staunton's Mayor, Nicholas K. Trout.

Terry, in McDonnell's absence, asks Jackson to submit paperwork related to the renting of space for schoolrooms.

McDonnell authorizes Jackson to spend $300 on repairs for a school in Staunton, and explains to him how to process the payment vouchers.

Jackson informs Watkins that Willis Stewart received a marriage license to marry another woman, and that Watkins must sue Willis for support when her child is born.

Jackson refers a complaint by Alfred Stribling to Wilson for resolution.

Jackson affirms his decision regarding a dispute between Spitler, Daniel Lee and a Mr. Grant.

Schreiner details the foodstuffs sent to Jackson for rations.

Jackson writes to Brackett seeking reassurance that his society will help to support teachers in the Shenandoah Valley during the coming summer.

Jackson refers an assault claim to Trout.

Jackson asks the recipient to appear in his office in order to settle a complaint against him.

Jackson encourages Marple to settle an employment claim against him through the Bureau, instead of in the courts.

Jackson asks Alexander if he knows of anyone who can provide transportation for an elderly man and his disabled daughter.

Haskill is urged to settle his account with Boston Lane.

Jackson's somewhat unclear letter talks about the situation of several orphans in Staunton.

McDonnell instructs Jackson regarding the lease of a building for use as a school.

McDonnell authorizes Jackson to purchase rations for destitute whites in his Division, and describes in detail, how Jackson is to account for and report these purchases.