How asks for transportation for two girls from Winchester, Virginia to Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

How informs General A. F. Terry of his plans to travel with General Ayers through parts of western Virginia. He gives instructions for Frederick Tukey in his absence.

How requests that the Bureau pay the traveling expenses for several destitute blacks who wish to join family members elsewhere. The letter's wrapper details the channels through which the request passed.

Tukey asks for transportation for a woman and her five children to get to Howard's Grove Hospital in Richmond.

Ordway writes about the letter of Priscilla Marshall, from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, concerning her missing children.

John P. How requests transportation for a woman currently receiving Bureau support from Staunton to Richmond where friends are willing to provide for her.

Priscilla Marshall provides testimony on her behalf to Brown to support her claim that three of her children were taken by Confederate soldiers during the war. Based on the letter and evidence of previous correspondence with Brown, two of her children may currently be in the care of the Virginia Freedmen's Bureau.

How requests transportation for an indigent Staunton woman to Albermarle County, where her parents will care for her.

How requests transportation for Eveline Stuart to join her husband, James, in Ohio.

Tukey requests transportation for an elderly woman and her sick grandchild to Bath County. According to Tukey the woman, Betty Scott, was abandoned in Staunton by her former owner.

Cook enquires about the status of a woman's daughter who is in a hospital in Richmond.

Fried's letter concerns a case of child abandonment.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Galloway thanks Jackson for information about his son.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 forwards information about a custody dispute.

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 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.

Marston thanks Jackson for his assistance in locating his wife, Martha, and asks that Jackson inform him when she will depart for Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, so that Marston may meet her.

Jackson asks for information about a man known as "Uncle Flemming," who may know how to find Nancy Thorton's children, who were bought by a man named Quarles. Benjamin Cook in Richmond reports that the man's name is really John Coyle, and that he lives in West Virginia.

Points offers information about the custody dispute over a boy, James. He comments on Monroe's claim to be family to the boy, and on his suitability as a guardian.

Jackson reports the case of Betsey Brown, who was originally sold out of Augusta County, and who has since returned with her three children. Jackson asks for information about her father, who lives near Winchester, so that he may support her. McDonnell reports that while Gabriel is able to support his daughter, he is unable to pay for her transportation to Winchester.

Jackson writes to Coyle to ask if he knows the location of three children he purchased while in Richmond, Virginia, who belong to Nancy Thornton of Augusta County.

Jackson forwards a request for information about Daniel Brown who was taken to Alabama while he was a child. Blair, the Agent in Tuscaloosa reports on Brown's current situation, noting that he has a family and is doing well.

Cumming's letter to Jackson pertains to the case of Ann Wallace, a woman who is being sought by her parents in Baltimore. Cumming notes that he did what he could to help her parents find her, but calls them "shiftless."

Jackson asks for more information about Coyle in the hopes of locating Nancy Thornton's children.

Isabella Burton asks for information about her two sons, providing information about their sale years ago.

Jackson asks for McDonnell to forward an inquiry about Cyrus Bannister, who left his family behind in Staunton and is currently living in West Virginia.

Jackson asks for information about Gabriel Brown, whose daughter lives in Augusta County, and is dependent on friends for the support of her and her children.

Daniel Carter send Jackson a letter and a check for his wife, asking Jackson to pass it on to her.

Black asks the Staunton Freedmen's Bureau agent [Thomas P. Jackson] to assist in returning Robinson Jackson's daughter to Richmond. The daughter lives near Staunton, but the circumstances are not entirely clear in the letter.

Colburn reports on a meeting he had with Cyrus Bannister, who explained that problems with his wife compelled him to leave his family three years earlier, although Colburn reports that Bannister intends to return to his family in the spring.

Sallie Myers submits a reference for an Esther Smith, who has worked for Myers for 15 months. Smith had submitted a complaint against her husband, Albert Smith, who deserted her in 1863.

Brower reports that Louisa Williams does not appear to be insane, and he would like to discharge her if a home for her could be found.

Brower requests that Edward Brooks be discharged from the hospital so "that the government may be relieved of the expense of his support." Jordan investigates the possibility that Brooks' son, living near Staunton, is willing and able to support him.

Jordan requests a leave of absence to see his brother, who he reports was in an accident.

The original letter, from Ohio, inquires after a woman and her children living in Augusta County whose husband lives in Ohio. The letter asks about the possibility of the family coming to Ohio to be reunited. The attached endorsements describe the situation of Catharine Crawford White, and the possibility of procuring Bureau support for her transport.

Waldo asks whether or not a runaway father who has abandoned his child can be made to support his offspring as the mother is unable to do so.

Frazier writes to Waldo for material assistance for the coming winter. Frazier notes that he requested help last year also, but did not receive the aid due to the "rascality of Henry Keys," although what he means by this is unclear. The letter appears to be written by Jacob Wissler, who also submitted a letter to the Bureau on Frazier's behalf.

Burnett acknowledges the receipt of the Register of Marriages from Roswell Waldo.