McDonnell instructs Waldo to submit his Clothing Receipt Rolls by the 15th of the month.

McDonnell asks for information about Waldo's appointment as Agent.

Manly recommends that Corliss (who is apparently interested in a teaching post) go to Staunton, which is currently without a teacher because the agency which supplied them last year is unable to do so again. Manly highly recommends Staunton as a pleasant place to live, and points to the relative prosperity of its African American community.

Corliss announces his intent to set off for Staunton, presumably to serve as a teacher. He asks Manly if he should expect opposition when he arrives.

Smith informs Manly that Corliss should not plan to teach at Staunton, as the post has already been filled by John Scott, a well-known former teacher there.

McDonnell instructs Waldo to send horse supplies to the Agent in Woodstock.

McDonnell forwards receipts for clothing issued.

McDonnell expresses surprise that Waldo is requesting money for a school house in Waynesboro, because as McDonnell explains, $150 was already appropriated for that purpose while Jackson was the agent for Augusta County, and no more aid can be expended.

McDonnell send Waldo forms that he had requested.

Evans refers to an arrest he made of an Alex Nelson, who was subsequently indicted by the Mayor, N. K. Trout, although the charges are not specified in the letter.

McDonnell sends Waldo his pay for the month.

Waldo's first monthly report as the Agent in Augusta and Highland Counties talks about the deceptive behavior of white employers when settling labor contracts, and he labels such practices "unmanly, ungenerous [and] outrageous." He also mentions that almost no preparations had been made to make schools ready to open at the beginning of the fall term because the local black communities lacked resources and outside help was rare.

Waldo comments on the lack of criminal cases involving blacks during the current month, and notes that he is continuing the practice of settling civil cases through the Bureau office.

McDonnell submits yet another quarterly report for the 9th Sub-District. His assessment of the situation in Augusta County is largely positive, although on a more general note, he comments that the news of the Bureau's impending cessation of operation has been met with much regret among the black population. McDonnell expressed doubts about the ability of the law alone to protect recently bestowed rights from the influence of local prejudices with means of enforcement.

Hoshour justifies the dismissal of two employees from their duties at the Western Lunatic Asylum.

Judging by this inquiry, Jordan seems to have disappeared for a period of time following his transfer out of Augusta County.

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.

Miss E. James, a teacher in Harrisonburg, writes Waldo about her belongings, which had been shipped to the wrong place. She also writes that her school is doing well.

Waldo requests payment on behalf of a young worker's mother.

McDonnell asks Waldo to provide information about schools in Staunton for the coming winter, such as from where Waldo will hire teachers.

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 notifies a Miss E. James, a teacher in Harrisonburg, that he is sending her the articles she requested.

Waldo passes along orders to Bell, a constable, informing him that the previous orders relating to a case have been revoked.

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

Waldo requests that a teacher answer questions pertaining to a school for freedmen.

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

Waldo requests payment for Peyton Harris, who was cheated out of two days' pay.

Waldo asks Tannehill to deduct the wages of his employee, Charles Brown, who is accused of stealing certain items from a Joshua Harris.

Waldo requests that a gunsmith return to his owner a pistol placed in his care for repair a few months prior, or compensate the owner for the loss of the weapon.

Trout, the mayor of Staunton, states his agreement with John Watts's request that Roswell Waldo remain stationed as the Bureau's agent in Staunton, and not be relocated.

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.

Jordan is informed that his postage accounts from his tenure in Augusta County were well over the normal amount, and is asked to clarify the accounts.

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's report comments on the rising need for Bureau aid as demand for labor decreases, as well as the prevalence of intemperance, which has largely gone unnoticed according to Waldo because of the efforts to keep alcohol consumption "clandestine."

In his report, Waldo remarks that although he knows of no cases of actual discrimination in the legal system, he observes a "spirit" of injustice towards blacks and whites loyal to the Union government among Magistrates. Waldo also reports that he continue to settle civil matters outside of the courts.

Watts, a lawyer in Staunton, appeals that Roswell Waldo's order to transfer to Wytheville be revoked, observing Waldo's excellent performance as the Bureau's agent in Augusta County.