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Columbus, Dec, 28/67
Mr. E.A. Ware
Sup't of Ed. Geo.

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[/stamp]]

Dear Sir,
 
Yours of the 26th inst. is received, and I am glad to learn that Gen. Howard has given permission to use the hospital buildings for school purposes. I think there is no doubt of the land being granted by the city. It is now under consideration by the powers that be; and we need - aye, must have more schools in Columbus. There are too many children who do not attend any school. These ought to be provided for.

I was just about to write you with reference to purchasing