Freedmen's Bureau Records: N. C. Brackett to John M.
Schofield, January 4, 1867
Summary:
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.
Major General
Schofield
Superintendent Bureau Refugees,
Freedmen
Abandoned Lands
Richmond Virginia
January 4th 1867
Harper's Ferry West Virginia
General
I have just received notice from one of our teachers at Staunton, Virginia that Lieutenant George T. Cook is about to be relieved by Mr. Frederick S. Tukey.
Permit me to say that I regard this change as a most unfortunate one for the colored people, and especially for the schools. From information and personal knowledge of the [unclear: affairs] of the Bureau I regard Lieut. Cook as one of the most faithful of its officers in this Valley. Mr. Tukey on the other hand has manifested a most "mischevious" spirit with reference to the schools. I am sure [illeg.] is no man in Staunton in whom those who have [unclear: schools] [unclear: charge have [illeg.] confindence.]
Very Respectfully
N.C.Brackett
Superintendent
Freedmen's Schools Valley at [deleted: ]
