McDonnell reports on conditions in the four Divisions of his Sub-District, from employment opportunities for blacks, to the availability of legal justice.

Jackson informs Manly of the availability of a school room in the basement of the Methodist Episcopal Church and asks $100 for supplies. He also states the community's preference for a male teacher.

Jackson asks for information about Estaline Doke, the daughter of a man living in Augusta County, from whence she was sold in 1862. Jackson believes she may be in Richmond, but the results of an inquiry there did not turn up anything.

Manly, the Bureau's Superintendent of Education, informs Jackson of his options for acquiring a teacher in Staunton. He writes that the only option at the time appears to be to send a young woman to teach.

Manly tells Jackson that the only teacher he has available at the moment is a woman, and because the charitable societies have a shortage of teachers, it is unlikely that Jackson will find a male teacher for Staunton.

McDonnell asks Jackson for an estimate of how much clothing he will need for distribution during the coming winter.

Jackson writes that, considering the desperate need for a school in Staunton, the community will gladly accept the female teacher N. C. Brackett has offered to send. Jackson requests a few days notice of her arrival so that he can find a place for her to board.

McDonnell announces that $100 has been authorized to purchase desks for a school in Staunton.

Manly informs Jackson that Mary Rowell is available to teach in Staunton. He writes about the limited resourses available for teacher support and that the local community will be expected to provide for her board.

Manly writes to Mary Rowell, informing her that she will be stationed as a teacher in Staunton, a place she will find to her liking.

Manly writes Kennedy that he has decided to send Mary Rowell to Staunton to serve as a teacher, since the teachers who were in Staunton the previous year have not returned. He also refers to Thomas Jackson as one of the Bureau's best agents.

Kennedy requests that Jackson assist one of their teachers in securing adequate housing and help her in the collection of funds.

Jackson writes to Manly about a conflict between the Bureau and its school with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Staunton. Jackson alleges that Frederick Tukey, the Bureau's former agent in Staunton forged a letter and made unspecified claims about the current condition of schools there. Jackson refers to Tukey's tenure as the "old regime" and urges Manly not to appoint any teachers associated with Tukey, including his wife. The letter also discusses in some detail the conflict with the church about the allocation of space for a school room.

Kennedy writes that an "educated woman of color" has been appointed to teach in Staunton.

Jackson reports Miss Rowell's arrival as the new teacher, and immediately requests that she be sent a female companion, for Jackson fears the impropriety of her being unaccompanied, and has also struggled to find housing for her.

DeLamater confirms the admission of two black women to Howard's Grove Hospital in Richmond for treatment for insanity.

Jackson writes that they will be expecting an assistant teacher shortly, a black woman sent by the Freedman's Relief Association in New York.

Manly relays Thomas Jackson's request for an assistant teacher to Kennedy. The school in Staunton will have too many students for one teacher to handle.

Galloway writes that the information Jackson gave him about how to find his son was not accurate, and he asks for more information if possible.

Terry, the clerk in Winchester, returns an expense to Jackson for correction.

Jackson writes to McDonnell about the case of York Kidd, who would be able to pay his way to Tennessee to live with his children if he were able to settle a claim against R. W. Smith. McDonnell instructs Jackson what action to take in the attached endorsement.

This report by Jackson primarily concerns the relations between whites and blacks and political attitudes in Augusta County following an election. Jackson also notes the connection between voting behavior and the willingness of employers to sign contracts.

Jackson's report notes that it is especially difficult for freedmen to receive fair settlements in cases brought against their employers.

McDonnell's letter summons Jackson to Winchester, and makes reference to a possible election scandal involving Jackson's district.

McDonnell conveys a reluctance to send Jackson an enlisted soldier as an assistant, due to the distance.

Jackson asks for reimbursement for furniture purchased to supply the teachers' rooms. He was unable to find anyone willing to board them, so had to rent private rooms.

Goodloe forwards information about a Lewis Lurner on to Jackson, as a claim was filed against Turner at the Bureau.

Jackson's letter to Manly states that John Scott will be coming to teach in Staunton, but that Miss Rowell refuses to serve as his assistant. Jackson asks Manly to provide new assignments for Miss Rowell and her assistant.

Jackson writes about Benjamin Frazier, an impoverished man with family in Fredericksburg. He details the Bureau's efforts to locate Frazer's family and to get them to send him some help.

Points records the terms of a separation agreement between Robert and Derinda White, who although never legally married, lived together in marriage.

Crammond Kennedy informs R. M. Manly (the Superintendent of Education at the Bureau) when Staunton might expect the arrival of a school teacher. Kennedy also asks Manly to see that Thomas Jackson attends to matters relating to the present teacher in Staunton.

Ms. Elmsly asks Jackson to forward any correspondence on to her present location in Albermarle County. The nature of Elmsly's relations with Jackson are unclear, except that she mentions Annie Branham, someone against whom Jackson filed a suit.

Jackson asks McDonnell for advice on how to handle three assault cases against freed blacks, noting high levels of negative feeling towards them. He also mentions James Bumgardner's (Commonwealth Attorney) refusal to prosecute one of the cases.

Thomas Jackson refers a case involving an assault against the wife of a colored man to James Bumgardner (whose name Jackson misspells), an attorney for the Commonwealth.

Manly informs Jackson that the Bureau will cover the balance of expenses for a school in Staunton above what he can obtain through tuition from the students and the Freedman's Union Commission in New York.

Smith writes to Jackson on behalf of Emily Williams, who does not wish to rejoin her mother, as she is content in her present situation.

Jackson writes that he has not received an answer from James Woods' attorney, and that Woods' efforts to receive a new trial have been hampered due to lack of funds.

Jackson's letter alludes to a resolution in the matter between John Scott and Mary Rowell, and he references an "embarrassing" assumption about an engagement with Miss Rowell, but the meaning of the letter is unclear.

McDonnell responds to Jackson's letter from November 9, 1867 about Bumgardner, stating that any neglect of duty on the part of the Commonwealth Attorney to prosecute cases will be reported to the local Military Commissioner.

McDonnell gives Jackson permission to issue clothing to destitute freedmen.

Jackson forwards information about a custody dispute.

Brackett writes about the administration of a local school.

Wilson writes to Jackson regarding a sum of money that a Betsy Jackson sent to her daughter, Mary, so that she may come home. It appears that the letter and money is feared lost, or delayed. Wilson asks Jackson to look into the matter.

McDonnell asks if David Collins has yet obtained a divorce from his wife, Hannah.

Jackson asks that the Bureau furnish transportation for York Kidd and his wife to Tennessee, where their children will be able to provide for them.

Jackson's letter seeks information about the parents of a woman, Ann Wallace, who was separated from her family when she was sold years ago.

Jackson informs Gibson about a claim Adam Green has made against him. Jackson writes that Gibson cannot charge Green rent or dispossess him until they have reached a settlement.

Hardin writes Jackson that a boy he hired through the Bureau has run away, and Hardin asks assistance in recovering him.

Chalfin reports that Jackson's request for a messenger is denied.

Jackson pursues the case of Elizabeth Harris' absent husband, who last wrote her from Danville, Virginia. An endorsement from Andrew Mahoney, the Bureau's Agent in Danville reports that Harris cannot be found in Danville.

McDonnell forwards Thomas Jackson's request to hire a messenger for his office.

Brackett's letter refers to transportation orders to Staunton for three teachers, although they are not named in the letter.

Jackson's report notes a general decline in relations between whites and blacks in Augusta and Highland Counties. He reports that conservative whites have turned the "energy of Rebellion" against blacks and any union loyalists, and that the freed population is becoming increasingly frustrated.

Jackson reports on court cases involving freedmen during November 1867.