This contract details the terms of employment between D. Kunkle and Reuben Gouldin.

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

Harris leases the upper floor of a building to the Bureau in Staunton for an unspecified purpose.

Riles leases one room in a building for the Bureau's use in Staunton.

Brackett responds to the news that Frederick Tukey is resuming his post as Bureau Agent in Staunton, replacing George Cook. Brackett is opposed to the change in personnel, citing Cook's service to the schools and Tukey's questionable attitude towards them. The Bureau wrapper contains comment from Schofield stating that Brackett must make more specific accusations.

Manly forwards to Brackett General Brown's demand for more specific accusations against Frederick Tukey in Staunton, if any are to be made. Manly chastizes Brackett, calling him an outsider, and pointing out that the Bureau has been acquainted with the parties involved much longer than Brackett himself has.

Tukey writes about the failure of blacks to get labor disputes settled, as well as the attitude of the local white population, which he views as very negative towards the freedmen, except in regard to education.

Tukey reports no criminal trials for the month of January 1867.

Brown asks McDonnell to investigate allegations against Frederick Tukey during his tenure as the Bureau's agent in Augusta County.

Brackett reports on the schools in the Shenandoah Valley. He notes that evening school attendance in Staunton has dropped slightly.

Tukey refutes the various charges made against him in this lengthy statement to McDonnell. In it he gives his own account of events, calling McDonnell's attention to various statements and other evidence.

Partridge writes that he has known Tukey for some twenty years, and worked with him in Portsmouth, Virginia before Tukey was transferred to Staunton. He testifies to Tukey's character and reputation among the local population and suggests that the accusations against Tukey are the product of a conspiracy on the part of George Cook and George Graham.

Herr's letter attests that he knows of no accusations against Frederick Tukey, nor of any improper behavior.

Botts testifies as to his acquaintance with Tukey, stating that Tukey has always "conducted himself . . . in a manner becoming a Goverment officer."

Phelps states that he considers both Frederick Tukey and George Cook to be good officers.

Risk amends and adds to his statement previously given to John McDonnell.

Fultz, a lawyer in Staunton, offers a statement about his acquaintance with Frederick Tukey. Fultz states that he had the confidence of the local black population, and would therefore have known about any complaints against Tukey, of which, he says, there were none.

Dews testifies to Tukey's character and comments on what he considers to be the suspicious involvement of George Graham of the Burial Corps in the matter.

Edward Burke offers a statement on behalf of Frederick Tukey.

Tukey submits additional statements on his behalf to General Brown. Tukey also draws attention to a preacher who worked in Staunton during his tenure, now living in Richmond, with whom he hopes General Brown will meet.

Catherine Cox, Tukey's family servant, gives a statement about the alleged consumption of government rations in the Tukey household.

Brackett reports on the schools in his district, including Staunton and the rest of the northern part of the Shenandoah Valley.

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.

McDonnell forwards a list of disabled blacks in his district.

McDonnell's report of disabled blacks in his district, including five in Augusta County.

Tukey's report discusses wage levels for freedmen, labor disputes, and efforts to aid the sick and destitute among the population through clothing donations and the possible employment of a physician.

Tukey's report details three court cases, including one in which the defendant's mental state was called into question.

This report from McDonnell is a compilation of testimonies taken by him in reference to the accusations against Frederick Tukey.