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S#6. Vol 16. RF. & AL. 1870 Kingville, S.C. Dec 29, 1869 Shiver, W. States that blinds and sash were promised him if he would put up a building, which he has done and now has a school of 150 pupils. Now wishes the sash. If they can't be given, will if furnish, pay for them in 60 days, gives dimensions. Wishes a teacher of vocal music at fair compensation. I.B. 89. "S," S.C. app [[stamp]] Bureau R.F. & A.L. JAN 8 1870 WASHINGTON [[/stamp]] ER Correct Office Sup't. of Ed. B. of R.F. & A.L. Columbia S.C. Jan. 4, 1870 Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl O.O. Howard Com'r. I would respectfully recommend an appropriation of $20.00 for the purpose of purchasing the sash required to make Col. Shivers School House comfortable. I am well acquainted with the applicants and know that for 3 years past he has faithfully labored for the education and interests of the freed peoples. Edw. L. Deane Asst Supt of Ed. S.C. E.B. } 216 } S.C. } War Department, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. Washington, Jan 10 1870 Respectfully returned to Maj E.L. Deane Asst Supt. of Education Columbia S.C with orders making the appropriation as requested By order of Bt Maj Genl OO Howard Henry M Whittelsey A.A.A.Genl. I.B. } 89, "S", SC } Office Supt of Ed B of R. F & A L Jan 15, 1869 Columbia S.C. Respectfully returned to Maj Genl O.O Howard Comr. with the request that these orders be changed from Kingston to Kingsville as there is no such town as Kingston in this state. Edw L. Deane Asst Supt of Ed DC E.B. } 219. } SC }
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