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Office of Gen'l Supt of Schools,
Little Rock, Ark. Oct. 8th 1866. -

General:

I have the honor to ask that the sum of two Thousand five-hundred dollar ($2500.00) be granted from the "Refugee and Freedmen's fund" for the purchase of a government of other building in this city suitable for a graded school for freedmen.

I would respectfully state that there is not at present such a school in the State, nor is there a school-house properly Seated. Such a school is needed here at the capital, and would it is confidently believed, by stimulating effort, benefit the entire State. 

Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant,
W M Colby
Gen'l Sup't Fr. Schools, Arkansas.

J. W. Sprague
Bvt Maj. Gen'l and Asst. Com. B. of RF and AL

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Office Gen'l Supt of Schools
Little Rock, Ark. Oct. 8" 1866.

General:

I have the honor to request information on the following points: - 
1. What is the present salary of the Superintendent of Freedmen's Schools in Arkansas?
2. It having been recently decided (by Gen. Easton) that the Superintendent is not entitled to transportation how are his traveling expenses when on duty to be met?

I am Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant,
W M Colby
Gen'l Supt Fr. Schools for Ark.

J W Sprague
Bvt Maj Gen'l and
Asst. Com.

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