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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Headquarters Superintendent, Ninth District, Va.
Fort Monroe, Va., ^[[ May 5]] 186^[[6]] [[/preprinted]]

Mr Dear Sir;

Will you be so kind as to inform me whether the position of Supt. of Scools for Florida is vacant or not?

I imagine you can get the informatin.

I have been very busy indeed since coming here — have found a large & somewhat tough field but get along pleasantly.

What do you think about the Bureau? Is it going to "Care"?

I should like to get your notion of things.

How do your industrial