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Harpers Ferry W.Va.
Jan. 4th 1867.

Maj. Gen. Schofield:
Supt. Bureau Refugees Fre. A.L.
Richmond Va

General:

I have just received notice from one of our teachers at Staunton Virginia, that Lieut. Geo. V. Cook is about to be relieved by Mr. F.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 intimate and personal knowledge of the 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 mischiefous spirit - with reference to the schools - I am sure there is no man in Staunton in whom those who have the school in charge have by confidence than in F.S. Tukey. 

Very Respectfully
your most obt
N.C. Brackett
Supt. Freed Schools valley of Virginia.