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264 Office Supt. Education Little Rock, Ark. November 21st 1867 Thibaut. Maj. F.W. Agent B.R.F. and A.L. Washington, Ark. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith letter to the school Board at Washington and rules for the government of the Lincoln Academy. Please consent with Mr. Casey and present the same to the Board in person, accompanied by any suggestions of your own. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient-Servant Wm. M. Colby Supt. Education Office Supt. Education Little Rock, Ark. November 21st 1867 Meix, Lieut E.H. Agent &c Osceola, Ark. Sir: The Disbursing Officer informed me that-before he can pay rent of School-houses he must be in possession of the following data: 1. Amount of rent-authorized. 2. To whom payable. 3. Time from which payment is to be made. 265 When your school commences please communicate to this office the state of commencement, name of teacher, number of pupils, the prospect-&c. Hoping you may have a competent teacher and a successful school. I have the honor to be &c, Wm. M. Colby Supt. Education L.S. 261_E.B.89,90_1867 Office Supt. Education Little Rock, Ark. November 21st 1867 Shipherd, Rev. J.R. Sec'y A.M.A. Chicago, Ill. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the account of Miss Tenney for transportation home has been approved at Washington for the sum of Nineteen 25/100 dollars (19.25) A Post Office order for that-sum is herewith enclosed payable to yourself. Very Respectfully Yours Wm. M. Colby Supt. Education For Arkansas. File 276 1867
Transcription Notes:
L.S. = Letters sent
it is Wm. M. Colby Wm = William
Just unsure on one segment towards the beginning, the rest is complete and just needs to be reviewed