Hilmes offers a recommendation for Nelson Fields, certifying his ability to provide for a girl who may be entrusted to his care.

Richard Banks believes that a Captain Miles Trice did not fulfill his end of a contract.

Mrs. James Harden writes to Thompson about a woman, Horner Tines, she employed as a cook. According to Harden, the other servants believe Tines is a conjurer and will not work with her, but Tines refused to leave after she was dismissed.

McDonnell sends Jackson's school report back to him a second time for correction, because Jackson once again failed to include data on the gender of those enrolled in schools.

Mowry, the Deputy Sheriff of Fishersville, informs Jackson that several people have been arrested, and that his presence is requested at the trial.

Jackson informs Greaver that Paul Madison believes he is owed money by him, and advises Greaver to settle the matter through the Bureau.

Harris directs Jackson to give the money owed to him by Mrs. Branham to his family to live on until he returns from West Virginia. Harris also sends his regards to various members of the community.

McDonnell chastises Jackson for submitting his expense accounts too late.

Galloway thanks Jackson for information about his son.

McDonnell explains to Jackson the process of estimating and requesting rations.

Jackson asks after the parents of a woman who is ill.

McCue conveys information pertaining to a conman roaming through Augusta County. It appears as though the criminal has been "selling" plots of land to blacks throughout the county under the guise of the Freedmen's Bureau.

Hall asks Jackson to give his opinion on several cases being forwarded him by Hall, one of which involves a stolen horse.

Stover, who wrote Jackson on behalf of an indigent family in July, apologizes for not seeing Jackson while he was in Staunton on business.

Jackson asks for information from James Woods' attorney in Rockbridge County in regard to an appeal Woods wishes to make.

McDonnell's letter details the supplies he is sending to Jackson, asking him to use them with all possible economy.

This letter's author explains the bureau's policy on providing medicine to indigent freedmen.

Earman writes about the prevalence of horse thieves in Augusta County, and ways in which they may be stopped, including the formation of local "vigilance committees." It is unclear whether the letter was meant for Thomas P. Jackson, or if it is indeed meant for another man by the name of Jackson.

Durborau writes Jackson concerning a meeting about a lot.

Jackson informs Porterfield of Memphis, Tennessee that his sister wishes him to return to Augusta County where his relatives all live. Jackson advises Porterfield to apply to the Memphis Freedmen's Bureau for transportation to Virginia.

Hall asks Jackson to have Isaac Crebs, a resident of Augusta County, provide a statement regarding his claim against the Pitman estate.

Durborau's letter to Jackson discusses the purchase of a plot of land by two families.

Jackson asks McCue how much support Augusta County authorities will be able to provide to poor blacks.

Jackson reports that trials involving freedmen appear fair, but he regrets the number currently in jail.

Jackson asks McCue how many poor freedpersons Augusta County is able to support.

Jackson writes about two unsettled cases, referring them to Hall, Augusta County's Military Commissioner.

Jackson asks after Hannah Collins, the wife of David Collins, from whom he has not heard since she left to visit family in Winchester. McDonnell's attached endorsement reports that Hannah Collins is now living with another man in Winchester.

Johnson, of the Lincoln Temperance Association, sends Jackson information about his group, at Jackson's request. Johnson asks that Jackson report on his progress in formed local associations.

Peck writes that the Board of Overseers of the Poor have made additions that will enable the county to support blacks who need assistance. Peck also states that the county will not support blacks who came to Augusta County after the surrender.

Jackson's report is optimistic in regards to the employment situation and general economic condition of blacks in Augusta County, but he writes that the moral condition leaves less to be desired, citing drunkeness and frequent cohabitation. He also remarks that local whites view the political independence of blacks as "little less than a heinous crime."

Peck informs Jackson that the Overseers of the Poor are prepared to help indigent blacks in Augusta County, but only those who were residents of the county at the end of the war.

Jackson reports on the number of rations issued to blacks during previous months.

Whittelsey forwards transportation order for Margaret Frazier and other children, requested by Thomas P. Jackson.

Walford sends Jackson a bill for school books, explaining the Tract Society's policy about who should and should not have to pay for books.

McDonnell asks for the birthplace of Jackson and his messenger, Charles Teagle, as well as information on where they lived when they were first appointed to the Bureau.

Opie's letter to Jackson describes what he believes to have been a breach of contract on the part of two freedmen laborers.

Jackson asks how Collins may be separated from his wife, Hannah. [In this letter, Collins' name is given as Daniel, while in a previous letter, he is referred to as David]. McDonnell's endorsement states that the only way to be legally separated is for Collins to file for divorce.

Peyton, of the Virginia Hotel in Staunton, writes Jackson that he has no intention of settling accounts with Sarah Skinner, a former employee until he can verify that the hotel has no counter-charges against her.

Jackson reports the case of a woman and her two children who will soon become homeless in Staunton. He asks that the Bureau provide them with transportation to Winchester, where her husband and other friends live.

McDonnell forwards a list of Bureau employees in his district to Brown in Richmond.

McDonnell's list of Bureau employees in the 9th Sub-District.

Jackson tries to negotiate with the Methodist Episcopal Church regarding the use of their basement for a school.

Shoveller, representing the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton, informs Jackson that they will not accept the Bureau's terms for using the church basement as a school.

Hanger recounts his experience with Harriet Lee, an employee of his. He claims she ran off leaving one of her daughters behind and being in debt to Hanger. Hanger also notes that she wanted much higher wages than he was willing to pay, considering that he also provided for her three children.

McDonnell asks Jackson to provide information regarding the condition of freedmen under the Bureau's jurisdiction in Augusta and Highland counties so that McDonnell can prepare his quarterly report.

McDonnell asks Jackson to forward any purchases made related to the school in Waynesboro for accounting in Richmond.

Manly asks Jackson about the situation regarding schools in Staunton for the coming year.

Dunlop writes that he will be in town and would like to discuss a claim made against him in person with Jackson.

Manly asks Jackson about school accommodations in Staunton, noting that if Jackson needs to, he can pay rent to churches to use their premises.

Harris writes to his wife from Danville, stating that he has found a place for the family and will come for them in a few months.

Jackson asks Martha Ryan if she has any information about where to find William Brown, the son of Grayson Brown.

Jackson issues clothing for a mentally ill patient en route from Staunton to a hospital in Richmond.

J. N. Gentry writes to the Staunton Bureau Agent (although he addressed the letter to Frederick Tukey, Tukey had been replaced by Thomas Jackson in April 1867), to state what he knows about a case in which two men claim to be married to the woman whom he employs.

McDonnell tells Jackson to send in his invoice for a lumber purchase immediately.

Wilson's letter to Jackson indicates that he will initiate proceedings in a suit between Frank Harris and Newton Wilson involving assault.

Jackson's letter to McDonnell attests to the character of Joshua Harris, a freedmen who made a claim against his employer, Mr. Jacchesi.

One of the issues Jackson discusses in his monthly report concerns the ease with which white employers defraud free blacks, because blacks are not yet sufficiently educated to keep records pertaining to their employment. Jackson also notes a rise in complaints related to physical assaults against women. The letter also discusses relief for the poor, the ineffectiveness of the judicial system, and the need for religious and moral education among former slaves.

Jackson attributes the inability of blacks to receive fair judgements from local magistrates to a result of their ignorance of the legal system, and notes that he makes an effort to represent freedmen when they cannot obtain counsel.

Lawson and the other Methodist Episcopal Church Trustees ask Brackett to use his influence to have John Scott reappointed as teacher.