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Sep 6th 1868 Petersville Frederick County M.d. Dear Sir I have been requested by the building Committee of Petersville Colored School House now in process of erection but has been stoped for want of material; The Freedmans Bureau late under the charge of General Gregory having furnished the Lumber for the building except the seats and Benches and as I understand has been removed to Washington I would respectfully ask you whether there would be a chance of getting any further assistance from the Bureau for the purpose of completing the same. your Kind attention and oblige yours Respectfully [[signature]] Edward D Barnard [[/signature]] Late 1st Sargeant 8th [[underlined]] M.d. [[/underlined]] Vol Inft