McCutchen asks for advice from Jackson related to his appointment as County Register, and notes that the estate of John McCutchen, a relative, will not be settled for some time, as their is a claim against it by Henry Alexander.

McDonnell criticizes Jackson for not filing his reports on time.

Jackson forwards criminal and school reports to McDonnell, referencing a case against a man named Hill that was settled unfavorably.

Jackson's monthly report to the Bureau is relatively optimistic. He writes that the local population is coming to accept the fact that freedmen are citizens, and that they are more willing to settle contract disputes justly. Jackson also discusses the improving prospects of the poor, and the general lack of drunkenness, although medical care is still in short supply.

Jackson notes that most trials in Augusta County have been fair and impartial.

Jackson's letter to Joseph Milsted relates an accusation against Milsted's wife, who beat the child of Peyton Harris, a man whom Milsted employs. Jackson also states that Milsted has no right to beat anyone, and that he must supply reasonable cause in order to breach a contract.

McDonnell asks Jackson to clarify his report on the rations distributed in his district, and impresses upon Jackson the need for consistency in his reporting procedures.

Whittesley forwards transportation orders for teachers throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

Franklin forwards a letter about the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton.

Franklin instructs Jackson to assemble the evidence and report on a dispute over the occupancy of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton.

McDonnell writes to Jackson about missing Circulars.

McDonnell writes a relatively informal letter to Jackson regarding an application for clerks in his division.

Kunkle attests to Hite's oath that he cared for a wounded Union soldier in 1864, and states the amount of compensation he desires.

This letter to Harland concerns the construction of the church and school building in Waynesboro and how to fund its construction.

Jackson refers an assault case to Trout for resolution.

Jackson orders the Crawford brothers to settle their debt with the Simm brothers immediately.

McDonnell berates Jackson for his continued inability to send forms in on time.

James Hite records the statement of John McChesney regarding the care he gave to an injured soldier, A. B. Sherer.

Jackson asks permission to employ a clerk during a particularly busy period in his office.

Jackson requests transportation home for the visiting teachers in Staunton. All live either in Maine or Vermont.

McDonnell's memo to Jackson details the procedure for claiming traveling expenses for animal forage if Jackson's duties take him outside of Staunton.

Smiley asks Jackson to help him get an extension on some of his debts, because he is disabled and does not want to lose his livestock to pay the debt.

Brower asks for transportation home for an elderly Staunton resident after his surgery in Richmond.

McDonnell informs Jackson about the termination of a lease for a school for whites in Staunton.

Mallery forwards transportation orders for Brackett and three teachers through Jackson in Staunton.

Jackson discusses account vouchers for a recent trip he took related to his registration duties.

Jackson acknowledges the receipt of transportation orders for teachers in his Division, although the teachers are not named.

Jackson's report on the condition of Bureau Affairs is optimistic due to the prospect of good crops and the need for labor in Augusta County. He writes that because of the demand for labor, whites are more likely to overlook the participation of freedmen in "Radical" politics.

Jackson reports that the Augusta County Circuit Court is in session, and that he has attended cases pertaining to freedmen.

Jackson inquires if McDonnell has information about a complaint regarding money owed.

Jackson writes on behalf of Benjamin Frazier, who is looking for his four older children because he is unable to support his four youngest children without assistance. Hector Sears, the Agent in Fredericksburg, reports that Frazier's eldest son is the only one in a position to help him.

Jackson recounts the story of Patience Spencer, whose children were taken by a slave trader in 1861. According to Jackson, she desperately wants to find them, and he forwards what few details he has in the hopes of locating them.

Stover asks Jackson to provide aid for a needy man, John Crisman, and his family in Churchville. Several members of Crisman's family appear to suffer from mental illness.

Jackson forwards information about a father (George Thompson) who is seeking information about his son (Thomas), to the 9th Sub-District Commissioner, to forward to the Freedmen's Bureau Agent in Rockingham County, where the son was thought to be located. An attached note from J. Hall, the Rockingham Agent, indicates that the son could not be found.

Jackson informs Carson that a Joseph Harrison claims Carson owes him $41 plus interest.

Clark, the minister of an African Methodist Church in Staunton, makes a statement to Jackson about an unspecified complaint that had been made about his congregation's occupancy of the church building.

Annie Branham's letter to Jackson alludes to a dispute with her servant, Joshua, over the amount owed to him in wages.

Clark once again responds to an unspecified claim made against his congregation, asking Jackson to see the complaint, so that he and his congregation may have the chance to respond properly.

Annie Branham states that she will wait until her accounts with her servant Joshua are examined by "disinterested persons" before she takes further action, but maintains that she owes him nothing.

Harman writes that the only information he has about Elisabeth Galloway, is that she may have been sold to a N. M. Lee of Richmond.

Jackson forwards a complaint by Alexander Anderson against the U.S. Government to McDonnell.

Jackson forwards a claim of almost $500 against the U.S. Government, stating that while he feels this particular claim is just, he worries that such claims will be "numberless" if the government begins to settle them.

Jon Kline writes Jackson to request that he remove James Bell from his property, whom Kline accuses of being abusive to him and his family.

McDonnell writes Jackson from Staunton, where he had arrived to check Jackson's books and records. McDonnell, however, was unable to find either Jackson or his records, and submits him a list of questions to answer in detail in his next monthly report.

James Curtis reports that two men claim that he owes them money related to a house and lot he purchased before the war.

Sharp responds to a complaint passed along by Jackson regarding money owed to a Staunton resident. Sharp describes his efforts to resolve the situation and the possibility of repayment.

Branham writes that she will agree to pay Joshua Harris if Jackson drops the suit against her.

Jackson asks Garber if he has any information about a man who was taken to Alabama by Garber.

Although now residing in Tennessee, Harrison writes to Jackson to find out whether or not Jackson has the power to pursue a case in which Harrison was not able to collect payment for some land he sold near Middlebrook before the war, because he refused to accept Confederate money. His letter details the circumstances of the matter, and asks for help, or at the very least, advice, from Jackson.

Marple lets Jackson know that he and Zacheriah Lewis will resolve their situation without help from Jackson. The nature of the conflict is not known.

McDonnell criticizes Jackson for the late submission of two purchase accounts.

Hall writes to Jackson regarding the case of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton, which was under Hall's jurisdiction as Military Commissioner. He also refers to such duties as "arduous."

Jackson informs Brown, that as per the terms of his contract with a Mr. Shaw, Shaw has the right to evict Brown from his property since Brown has ceased to work for him.

McDonnell informs Jackson that his monthly estimate of rations required has not been received in McDonnell's office.

Crawford writes Jackson in reference to a lot in Waynesboro and the claim of a Mr. Morrison to it.

McDonnell corrects one of Jackson's forms.

Hall informs Jackson about some restrictions on evidence in a case involving the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton.

This letter appears to relate to legal services Jackson rendered before his tenure as agent in Staunton.

Harriet Brown writes to Tukey (although the Agent in Staunton by this time was Thomas P. Jackson) to report that a man who had been keeping her as his wife had deserted her. She asks how she should proceed.

Jackson gives McDonnell an update on the case between James Carson and Joseph Harrison, which remains to be settled since Carson refuses to pay.

Jackson informs McDonnell that he will not need any rations for the coming months, and McDonnell tells Jackson in the accompanying endorsement that he is required to submit the proper form in a timely manner even if no rations are required.

McDonnell tells Jackson that he cannot authorize the issue of clothing in his district.

Garber reports on the condition of one of his former slaves (presumably in response to an inquiry from the Staunton Bureau office).

McDonnell chastises Jackson for not filling out his reports on the proper forms.

Jackson writes that while the condition of most freedmen in Augusta County is tolerable for the present, more support will be needed as winter approaches. Jackson renews his request for a medical requisition, but also mentions the need to try to reunite the families of the aged and orphaned. His report also discusses temperance and the political attitudes in the county.

Jackson's report mentions two pending cases involving freedmen: one of attempted rape, and the other of disorderly conduct.