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298

Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Head Quarters Asst. Comr. D.C.
Washington,  July 6th 1868.

[[underlined]] Eldridge  Bvt. Maj. Stuart.  [[/underlined]]
A.A.A. Genl.

Major:

I respectfully ask that material to build a school-house for the colored children, be sent to the care of Mr. [[underlined]] Nathaniel Evans, [[/underlined]] at Gatesville, West River, Ann Arundel Co. Md. as follows:

23 Ceiling Joist - 20 ft. long, 3 x 5.
75 Joists 12 " " [[dittos for ft. long]] 3 x 4
100 ft. of Joist, 3 x 4 for Porch, Gable-ends &c.
2000 ft. 1/2 inch Pine Boards for siding.
700 Hemlock Boards for sheathing.
3200 Cypress Shingles, No. 1.
1000 ft. Yellow Pine, tongue, grooved and planed for flooring and wainscotting.
1 Door and Frame.
6 Window Frames and Sash.
1500 ft. white Pine Boards for Desks and Seats.
400 Bricks.

Mr Evans should be notified one week before the lumber is sent.  His address is Owensville, Ann Arundel Co. Md.

The people have bought an acre of land and are ready to put up the house.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant.
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Head Quarters Asst. Comr. D.C.
Washington,  July 6th 1868.

[[underlined]] Evans  Nathanial.  [[/underlined]]
Owensville, Ann Arundel Co. Md.

Dear Sir:

I send you a plan of the school-house and desks.  I hope to send you the lumber in a few days.  You will have to get out the Sills Sleepers, Corner Posts, Plates and Rafters.

Very Respectfully Yours
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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300

Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Head Quarters Asst. Comr. D.C.
Washington,  July 7th 1868.

[[underlined]] Wall  Capt.  [[/underlined]]
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Did Miss [[underlined]] Barrett [[/underlined]] leave any school books at the [[?Campb.]]  There are some not accounted for or paid for.  I have received only 80 cts.  The books sent were worth $1.70 if I mistake not.  Please reply and oblige 

Very Respectfully Yours,
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Head Quarters Asst. Comr. D.C.
Washington,  July 7th 1868.

[[underlined]] Newton  A. E. Esq.  [[/underlined]]
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

I take great pleasure in introducing to you Mr. [[underlined]] Harry Smith [[/underlined]] of Michigan, who has been teaching a colored school in Washington Co. D.C. for two years past.  I have visited his school.  He is a most excellent teacher in every respect.  If you have a place for him you will do well to employ him, and I will warrant you a good school. 

Very Respectfully, Yours,
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Head Quarters Asst. Comr. D.C.
Washington,  July 7th 1868.

[[underlined]] Lawrence  Capt. A. A.  [[/underlined]]
Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co. Md.

Dear Sir:

I am informed that the house at Chaptico is moving very slowly if at all.  I hope you will keep it agoing:  let us have that up right away.  How is [[underlined]] Lee [[underlined]] getting on?  He writes me that he has not many books.  I hope you will help him.  We cannot help them to any more singles, can we?  I understand we have done all we can.  It is hot here.  Regards to your wife.