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connected with the Bureau.  Jane Buren, a servant to Mr Tukey, complained to me that she had been to work for him at six dollars and twenty five cents ($6.25) per month.  She went to work about November last and was paid six (6) dollars and twenty five (25) cents the first month.  Afterwards she received only six (6) dollars per month. Mr Tukey kept back two (2) dollars or Two (2) dollars and a half.  DOnt know that she ever received the balance. Do not consider his reputation for honesty good.  From numerous reports I do not think he acts justly in the administration of complaints brought to his notice.
Lieut Cooks office and room was in Mr Tukey's house, while I boarded there.  Never was out to ride with Lieut Cook during School hours, and only rode with him once, and then only for about one hour and a half.  Miss Levette was out with him the same evening for about one hour.  I have heard Lieut Cook say he used intoxicating drinks, but I never saw him under the influence of Liquor.  His general reputation was good, and he was very much liked by the colored people.  He was not in the habit of riding with the Lady teachers, indeed that day, (as the sleighing was good) may be said to be the only day on which he took the teachers to ride on one other occasion a party went to the Carr, when the Schools were not in session.  Miss Gillespie rode to the Carr with Lieut. Cook and she returning in the Hack  I rode back with him.  I have told you now of all the rides taken while Lieut. Cook was here.  Miss Gillespie did ride with him once at another time.

Transcription Notes:
A carr is a type of waterlogged wooded terrain that, typically, represents a succession stage between the original reedy marsh and the likely eventual formation of forest in a sub-maritime climate. Carrs are wetlands that are dominated by shrubs rather than trees.