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directed in this connection; I took the evidence of the most respectable and intelligent colored people, also the teachers and Mr. Graham, with such evidence as Mr Tukey himself could produce, and I am clearly of the opinion from the evidence taken, that those having business with Mr Tukey have no confidence in him, and with them at least his reputation is doubtful.

Third.
As to the manner in which his office was conducted. With the exception of a "Memorandum book of complaints" no records were kept by Mr Tukey during his former administration. That book and a few letters received and filed, are the only evidence that remains to show that the Bureau then existed there. Since Mr Tukey has been re-instated, he has kept no records whatever. He says he has made application for a letter book, but when, where, or to whom, does not appear. He certainly has not done so to me. The letters testifying to Mr Tukeys character and standing in society received subsequent to my visit to Staunton are respectfully forwarded herewith, and attention invited to them.

Not deeming it my province to seek grounds for further accusations, I have confined myself as closely as practicable to the instructions received. In reference to Lieut Cook no evidence was obtained to show that he disposed of any clothing, while the expectation he acquired seems to be as good as could reasonably be expected. Mr Tukey charges, that he was frequently in the teachers rooms at late hours,