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Weldon N. C. November 25th 1867. Gen N A Miles. com Beureux R. F. & A. L. N. C. Sir. We whose names are subscribed in behalf of the Freedmen of Weldon so petition that four hundred ($400, dollars may be allowed by the beureax for the purpose of putting windows in and repairing generally a building to be used as a school house for the Freedmen. The building to be repaired is fifty feet in length thirty feet wide, it needs a new floor and seals ducks and doors the above includes all fixtures Respectfully your obedient servants John H [[Renfress? Renpress?]] Chairman school Com and Pres Lincoln Council Union League John his X mark H Scott member of school committee Sherod his X mark Lang member of school committee [[Mansland?]] his X mark Gates member of school committee Howell his X mark Delouch member of school committee Edward his X mark Wright member of school committee
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Only a few words I was unsure of in the body of the letter. The signatures need to be looked over again though.