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[[preprinted]] War Department. Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, OFFICE GENERAL SUPT. SCHOOLS. Washington, ^[[January 6th,]] 186^[[7]] [[/preprinted]] Rev John Kimball, Supt. Education, etc, District Columbia, Dear Sir: Herewith find package of the "Vanguard of Freedom Manual" It is designed that a copy shall be placed in the hands of every teacher within your jurisdiction, to be so used as that a "Division" may be formed in connection with each school; the number of members to be given in the school reports to this Bureau. Additional copies, if desired, can be obtained from the General Secretary [[underlined]] at cost [[/underlined]. (over)