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his retention at Staunton would be seriously detrimental to the interests of the Bureau. I also believe that though not devoid of intelligence or even of education to a considerable extent, his want of system and of appriate training render him unfit for duty in that branch of the public service which more than any other is exposed to accusation and reproach.

With reference to that part of the papers which applies to Lieut. George T. Cook, I also submit the following report.

That officer relieved Mr. Tukey 19th May 1866. and was in turn relieved by him under order dated 26th Dec. 1866. The office papers and records were in the same situation as while Mr Tukey was on duty — that is — very bad.

His general reputation in the town of Staunton and elsewhere in the Sub. District was good and even some of Mr Tukey's friends state that they have no complaint to make of Lieut. Cook.

Mr Tukey now however makes accusations concerning his personal character relative to dissipation, undue familiarity with the lady teachers and neglect of duty.  Some allowance should be made for recrimination and the excitement produced by the violent and unfortunate quarrel now existing, and the accusations above referred to are somewhat intangible and not well supported by evidence.

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