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964

Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Head Quarters Asst. Com'r D.C.
Washington, Feb. 1st 1869.

[[underlined]] Howard [[/underlined]] Bvt. Maj. Genl. [[underlined]] O. O. [[/underlined]] U.S.A.
Commissioner, Bureau R.F. and A.L.

General:

In obedience to instructions contained in Circular dated Jany. 8th/69, from these Head Quarters, I have the honor to report myself on duty as Asst. Supt. of Education for the District of Columbia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware, having been duly appointed by your order.

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

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965

Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Head Quarters Asst. Com'r D.C.
Washington, Feb. 2d 1869.

[[underlined]] Cajoy  John [[/underlined]] 
Leonardtown, St. Marys Co. Md.

Dear Sir:

I send you by stage this day, (freight paid) a box of good things for your school, from the good people of Philadelphia who support you.  Please see that the things are given out impartially and report to me.  I suppose you will find the box at the stage office.

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

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966

Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Head Quarters Asst. Com'r D.C.
Washington, Feb. 2d 1869.

[[underlined]] Ballantyne  Wm. [[/underlined]] 
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Please send to Miss [[underlined]] Martha J. Smith, [[/underlined]] care of Mr. [[underlined]] T. B. Robey, [[/underlined]] Robeytown, Prince George Co. Md., by a stage from the Seaton House, 1/2 doz. 1st National Primers, and 1/2 doz. do. 1st Readers.

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

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967

Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Head Quarters Asst. Com'r D.C.
Washington, Feb. 2d 1869.

[[underlined]] White  W. R. [[/underlined]] 
Wheeling, W. Va.

Dear Sir:

A gentleman by name of [[underlined]] Geo. Vaughn, [[/underlined]] is now in my office wanting a position as teacher.  He has lived in Virginia and was Congressional Speaker for Va. last year.  He is a white man.  Is very needy, and has a good reputation.  Is there not a place for him in a white or colored school in your State?  
Please answer. 

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

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968

Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Head Quarters Asst. Com'r D.C.
Washington, Feb. 2d 1869.

[[underlined]] Tilghman  Wm. [[/underlined]] 
Furnace Branch, Ann Arundel Co. Md.

Dear Sir:

How much are you able to do for your teacher?  Where is he from? and how well is he educated?  I may be able to afford you some little aid in his support, if necessary to make a good long school.  I am glad to get your report, and deed which I return.

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

P.S.  Please have report sent each month;  put in envelope directed like the one enclosed.

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969

Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Head Quarters Asst. Com'r D.C.
Washington, Feb. 3d 1869.

[[underlined]] Russell  James. [[/underlined]] 
New Market, Frederick Co. Md.

Dear Sir:

The money is ready just as soon as the house is;  as stated in the original agreement.  It was to be finished, was it not?
Glad to hear you are getting on well.