Scott, the local educational agent in Staunton after the closing of the Bureau, reports briefly on a few schools. He also notes that black leadership of their own schools is not in their own interests.

Waldo writes that he was delayed in Staunton after the date of his resignation from the Bureau, and asks for pay to compensate for his expenses. An attached order indicates that the Bureau complied with Waldo's request.

Jordan asks for a copy of the order relieving him of duty as Bureau Agent in Staunton.

Smith refers to the unused transportation voucher of a Staunton teacher, a Miss Davison.

Scott alludes to the ongoing problems in Staunton with finding space for school rooms, noting that he and his school were "driven out" of the church they were using by the minister himself. Scott asks about the Peabody Fund and if they would be able to get money to build a school house on land already owned by the black community.

Manly asks for relief to help pay the rent on a school room in Staunton.

Manly authorizes a rent payment for a school building in Staunton.

Scott reports on the end of the school year in Staunton, and writes about the unlikely prospects that the black community will be able to afford to construct a school house due to lack of funds. Scott inquires about the prospect of receiving government assistance.

Manly write Scott about rent vouchers, and about raising money to build a house for two teachers in Staunton.

Mead, a teacher in Staunton, asks Manly for advice on where they should request funds to build an additional room on their school building, and to equip it with supplies. Mead reports an ever-growing number of students.

Manly authorizes the purchase of desks for Mead's school room and advises her on where to acquire other supplies.

Manly informs Mead how she will be reimbursed for rent and other school expenses.

Manly sends the payment vouchers for repairs to the school house in Staunton.

Brown informs Jackson about the status of the case between John Brent and John Miller.

Manly writes that he needs more details about a prospective teacher in New Hope, in Augusta County, before he can pay her.

Manly reports that due to a shortage of funds, he will be able to provide limited to support to Boulding's school in Mt. Solon.

Manly writes that he cannot help Boulding.

A Waynesboro resident pleads for food assistance, although his request appears to have been rejected.