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.

Bell is asked to state what he knows about a dispute between Nicholas Cozzens and Frederick Cary regarding Cozzen's occupation of a piece of land owned by Bell.

Waldo wishes to know the details of a contract between Nicholas Cozzens and Carey. Carey had promised that Cozzens could live on his land for the fee of cleaning up the property, but now insists on charging rent.

Waldo requests that two freedmen be compensated as payment due them has been delayed.

Waldo inquires as to why Mines seized a horse from the couple to whom he had sold it.

Waldo wants to know if Martha Hanger is available and willing to teach at a new freedmen's school in Mt. Solon.

This communication from Jordan to Waldo concerns two claims. Jordan writes that one is in order, but he needs clarification on the second one. The substance of the matter is unclear from the letter.

Waldo requests that Jackson pay his debt to John Grens.

Chapman writes to Waldo about the case of Sally Taylor, noting that it is now in the hands of William McBush, the constable. The details of the case are not clear from the letter.

Waldo explains his reasoning in a case involving a wage dispute between Booz, Burdett and Cornelia Moore. Waldo finds that all parties are equally at fault and are responsible for equal portions of the claim.

McDonnell discusses the terms by which a teacher will be hired in Waynesboro.

Waldo asks for a teacher to be sent to Laurel Hill, a community east of Staunton. He specifically asks for a black teacher, so that he or she will be able to board with a black family, citing white opposition to black schools.

Waldo informs Mr. Keys that teachers will be available for a newly proposed school. Keys has a choice of which teacher to accept.

Waldo wishes to know a few details about an upcoming school report.

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.

McDonnell's letter to Waldo attempts to clarify an aspect of the reporting procedure for schools in Waldo's division.

Waldo writes about the poverty in his district and the Bureau's lack of supplies with which to alleviate it. He also comments on the difficulty in opening schools due to lack of funds.

Waldo reports no relevant cases for November, and states that he was therefore unable to observe the attitudes and actions of local Magistrates.

Brackett inquires about the school for Freedmen in Waynesboro.

Jones receives $4.15 in wages owed to him from Henry Doom.

McDonnell asks Waldo to recommend loyal and qualified men for the posts of Commonwealth's Attorney and County Clerk.

Wissler writes on behalf of Benjamin Frazier, a disabled man in need of support. In the letter, Wissler testifies to both Frazier's need, and his deserving character.

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.

McDonnell instructs Waldo to sell Bureau property at a public auction prior to the closing of the office.

Waldo offers some clothing to a man who claims that his family is destitute.

Waldo summons the recipient to his office to give testimony on a matter of unpaid wages to John Randolph.

At the end of his appointment with the Bureau, Waldo requests that he and his family receive transportation to Washington, D.C. and from there to his home in Ohio.

McDonnell's letter describes the articles of clothing being shipped to Waldo for distribution. McDonnell explains to Waldo how he should account for and distribute the clothing.

McDonnell asks Waldo to issue certain articles of clothing just received from Richmond.

McDonnell asks Waldo follow up on McDonnell's earlier request to submit recommendations for the posts of County Clerk and Commonwealth Attorney.

McDonnell's letter to Waldo concerns invoices for clothing.

Waldo reports that the Commonwealth attorney in Augusta County, James Bumgardner, is a rebel sympathizer and recommends the importation of a qualified and loyal man to fill the post. He does recommend that William Burnett remain in his position as County Clerk.

McDonnell tells Waldo not to employ a professional auctioneer for the sale of unspecified items, as the cost is unnecessarily high.

McDonnell asks Waldo to put his records in order and send them to McDonnell in preparation for the cessation of Bureau activities in Staunton.

Waldo is informed that his term of service will end when the Bureau is discontinued at the end of the month.

McDonnell instructs Waldo on whom to consult about his duties as Registering Officer, a position he will presumably assume once his commission with the Bureau has ended.

McCutchen asks for the Registration Lists (of what type is not certain) from Waldo.

Waldo reports that he has turned over the Bureau's Register of Marriages over to the Augusta County Clerk.

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

Waldo informs McDonnell that he has sent him the records for the 4th Division, 9th Sub-District.

Scott asks how he may receive boxes of books from New York by government post now that the Bureau office in Staunton has closed down.

Waldo reports that many freedmen are now unemployed.

In Waldo's last report on Augusta and Highland counties, he relates the increasing problems between whites and blacks once the Bureau's impending closure was made public. He writes that those who have always opposed the Bureau are beginning to show "their true colors." His report also mentions the high levels of poverty during the winter season.

Waldo's last report before the Bureau ceased operations indicated no cases in which injustice was committed.

McDonnell submits his last quarterly report to Bureau headquarters in Richmond. In relation to Augusta County, he mentions the persistent problems with contracts and the efforts to defraud free blacks. But he also notes the progress made in education, and the decline in intemperance. McDonnell closes his report with some pessimistic observations about the fate of blacks once the Bureau is dissolved. He writes: "after restrictions are removed the colored people will be again reduced to servitude for a compensation of the coarsest food and clothing." He also commends General Brown for his work in the Bureau.