Johnson's statement of June 1865 attests to the seizure of Wholey's property and lumber by the military.

Skinner writes regarding an order about the restoration of property belonging to his mother, Clara Skinner, in Norfolk. Both, however, reside in Staunton.

Wholey writes to the War Department about property of his in Staunton that was seized first by the Confederate Army, and then by the Union Army. The lot was since turned over the to Freedmen's Bureau, and Wholey requests the return of the lot and compensation for lumber he stored on the property.

Clay (in a statement copied and appended by How) turns the barracks in Staunton over to the Freedmen's Bureau. The property on which the barracks stand is the subject of Thomas Wholey's claim.

Wholey writes in reference to property that was taken from him during the war, and which he is trying to have restored to him. He also claims to have been treated poorly by the local authorities.

In a letter written by her son, Sarah Craig disputes the claims of a former slaver of hers, Ellen Taylor. Among other things, she states that she is not responsible for any thing that happened before the emancipation.

This copy of a contract between Beck and Bumgardner outlines the term according to which Bumgardner will lease a farm from Beck.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Durborau writes Jackson concerning a meeting about a lot.

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

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

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

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.

This contract details the terms of Samuel Jackson's purchase of a horse from Robert Miller with payment installments. Thomas P. Jackson witnessed the contract.

An excerpt of an order from the Military District Headquarters overturns a court decision concerning the possession of a plot of land. The Military Commissioner granted the land to Jacob Pitman's widow, Margaret, instead of turning it over to an Isaac Crebs.

Jackson receives a letter admitting Susan Berry to Howard's Grove Hospital in Richmond.

Jackson relates the ongoing efforts to Henry Alexander heirs to sue the estate of J. McPhetus McCutchen.

Hoffman asks Jackson to give a gun to a Frederick Cupp, and a note at the bottom of the letter indicates that he did.

This contract details the terms of tenancy for John Bumgardner on the land of J. D. Summers.

Calvert submits a statement testifying that a James Hill had intended to provide for his two slaves after his death, but does not believe that Hill's wishes were ever carried out.