Document establishes a Methodist Episopal Church on certain premises.

Tukey writes to say that he has recently taken up his post in Staunton, and will not be able to go the Mission House in Portsmouth. He remarks that at least four teachers will be needed in Staunton, and he gives the name of two he would recommend.

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.

Brackett reports on the schools in his district, which encompasses the Shenandoah Valley. According to Brackett, Staunton has the most black students in the Valley, and Waynesboro still needs a place to hold classes.

McDonnell's report sums up his impression of the case against Frederick Tukey in Staunton, and directs General Brown's attention to the evidence submitted with the report.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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."

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Brackett sends a recommendation of a preacher to Jackson, one who believes that "morality is a part of religion."

Crawford and Brock announce that their committee will be ready to begin building a church as soon as they have lumber, but that they need Jackson to submit the order.

Jordan informs a congregation that they are to allow a group of freedmen to use their church for services, and asks them to not interfere.

Six men announce that they will assume the positions of trustees at the Waynesboro School House.

Waldo reports the condition of schools in Staunton and Waynesboro to McDonnell. In this report, he clarifies some of the conflicts over school room use in both towns. He finds it unfortunate that the community "would sooner prefer that their children should remain uneducated rather than 'defile' their church by its use for Educational purposes." Waldo also describes a sectarian conflict between the black Methodist and Baptist congregations in Waynesboro over the use of a building.

Waldo inquires as to whether the Methodist Church of Staunton has ever been used for school purposes.

Waldo asks for information about the Methodist Church and its use as a school.

R. M. Manly asks Waldo to notify a Methodist congregation that while they can use their building for religious worship, the school that also uses the building must remain non-denominational.

Manly asks Waldo to inform the Methodist Church in Waynesboro that they promised to use their church as a school house for all children, regardless of religious denomination, and Bureau funding was given to them on that condition. Manly writes that the Bureau expects them to uphold their promise and keep the school open for all.

Waldo writes regarding the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the conflict between the Methodist and Baptist congregations in Waynesboro over the church's use as a non-denominational school.

Scott alludes to the ongoing problems in Staunton with finding space for school rooms, noting that he and his school were "driven out" of the church they were using by the minister himself. Scott asks about the Peabody Fund and if they would be able to get money to build a school house on land already owned by the black community.