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

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1033                                  
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education D. C.
Washington. March 16th 1869.

[[underlined]] Perkins Wm [[/underlined]]
Chestertown, Kent Co. Md. 

Dear Sir: 
I see no way by which we can aid at present to rebuild the house which was burnt.  If I can succeed in getting you any aid, shall do so with pleasure, and will let you know.  Is there a proper deed of the land?  We should not aid unless we had a copy of the deed properly executed and recorded.
 
Very Respectfully, Yours.
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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1034      
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education. D. C.
Washington. March 15th 1869.

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

Dear Sir: 
How are things getting on with you?  Are you in the new School-house?  If we are to furnish any further aid, it must be done soon as we are closing up.  Let me hear from you and know just what is expected of us.  I have forgotten somewhat.
 
Very Respectfully, Yours.
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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1035     
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education. D. C.
Washington. March 15th 1869.

[[underlined]] Hughes J. H. [[/underlined]]
Roseville, Queen Ann Co. Md. 

Dear Sir: 
I have tried to get help to build school-houses in several places, but money is getting short, and the Bureau is closing up, and I am afraid I shall not be able to help you.  If the way opens 

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you may be sure you shall have all the aid we can give, with great pleasure. 
                                   
Very Respectfully, Yours.
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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1036                                  
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education. D. C.
Washington. March 17th 1869.

[[underlined]] Hilles Saml. [[/underlined]]
Wilmington. Del.

Dear Sir: 
We shall not object to your plan but still prefer the other kind. I hope the house will go on without delay, and that we shall have the privilege of paying our share before the Bureau closes. 
                                   
Very Respectfully, Yours.
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.

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1037                                  
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education D. C.
Washington. March 17th 1869.

[[underlined]] Hatfield [[/underlined]] Rev. [[underlined]] E. F. [[/underlined]]
New York City.

Dear Sir: 
Genl. [[underlined]] Hatch [[/underlined]] has been in command in New Orleans, in Bureau for some time. He is there now, and it is not certain that he will come here.  We do not know what is to become of the Bureau.  The present prospect is that it will close in July, though I understand a Bill for its continuance will be introduced to-day. Genl. [[underlined]] Howard [[/underlined]] has resigned but is not yet relieved.  Transportation will not be granted after the 20th inst., by order of the General.  Genl. [[underlined]] Whittlesey [[/underlined]] A A A. Genl. says there is very little prospect of getting money desired for these houses in S. C. as that State has already overdrawn its portion. He will forward the papers to the Asst. Commissioner of that State.  Genl [[underlined]] O. O. Howard [[/underlined]] is now in the West.  I will do all I can to aid your work. 
I send you an application.  Cannot you give me this lady for a school in Montgomery Co. Md. where a new house is now ready with prospect of a large school. If you will employ let me know immediately, and I will get transportation before the 20th. 

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

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