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92 93 Manly R. M. Supt. Education 104. B.436. 2.V.67. Bu. R. F. & A. L. Hd. Qrs. 9th S. Dist. Va. Winchester, Va. July 18th 67. Respectfully referred to the Asst. Comr. of Va. with the recommendation that $200- be appropriated for the erection of a schoolhouse at Harrisonburg — After a personal Examination I find that the trustees of the colored church forbid its use for future school purposes — A sight for a school house has been purchased and paid for by the colored people and a building 40 x 20 (which is the size of the church used) can be erected for about $250- If $200- is furnished by the Bureau, I am assured by the local preacher, that the balance will be made up by the colored people of Harrisonburg. (Sgd.) John A. McDonnell Capt. & S.A.C. Bu. R. F. & A. L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond Va. July 20th 67. Respectfully referred to Rev'd. R. M. Manly, Supt. Education for recommendation. O Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. White, George Q. Bvt. Maj. Chf. Q.M. & D.O. A.528. 2.V.67. Bu. R. F. & A. L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr Va. Richmond, Va. July 20th 67. Respectfully referred to Bvt., Major George Q. White Chf. Q.M. & D.O. who is authorized to make the repairs herein required, as an expense not to exceed ($250.) two Hundred and fifty dollars O Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl Vols. Asst. Comr. Hambrick, Paul R. Lieut. & Act. S.A.C. W.426. 2.V.67. Bu. R. F. & A. L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va July 20th 67. Respectfully referred to Lieut. Paul R. Hambrick, Actg: S.A.C. — This communication to be returned with receipt of enclosed transportation acknowledged thereon. O. Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols. Asst Comr. Armstrong, S. C. Agent. Bu &c. A.519. 2.V.67. Recd. back July 20th 1867. Bu. R. F. & A. L. Office Chf. Q.M. & D.O. Richmond, Va. July 20th 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Transportation by "Clyde Line" cancelled, and Transportation by Boat and Rail enclosed herewith. (Sgd.) George Q. White Bvt. Major Chf. Q.M. & D.O. Bu. R. F. & A. L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond Va. July 21st 67 Respectfully returned to Genl. S. C. Armstrong, agent, with transportation enclosed as requested. O. Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. Hambrick, Paul R. Lt & Actg. S.A.C. J.147. 2.V.67 Bu. R. F. & A. L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. July 21st 67 Respectfully referred to Lt. Paul R. Hambrick, Actg. S.A.C. in connection with other papers in this case forwarded July 20th 1867 O. Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr.
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