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Little Rock Ark.
May 15th 1868

#78
Morgan Capt. Wm.
Agent B.R.F. and A.L.
Dardanelle Ark.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 11th May. Am sorry that I have no first readers. I sent a School Register prepared by the Bureau and twenty-five (25) copies each of the "Freedman" for the months of November and December '67. If you will organize a Sabbath School and report date of organization, name of Superintendent, number of teachers and pupils I will furnish some elementary books for it which may also be used in the day or night School. Am not authorized to furnish them direct to the day School.
I can send a small quantity of Second readers if you desire them (by mail) and will order from the Secretary of the Tract Society at Chicago a supply of Spelling books and First readers. You will observe the alphabet and easy lessons in the copies of the "Freedman" sent you, with which a very good beginning may be made. Can send more of the Same numbers if you desire them.
Very truly Yours,
Wm. M. Colby
Supt. of Education
L.R. 150-1868

Little Rock. Ark.
May 18th 1868

#79
Thorp. J.L.
Agent
Camden Ark.

Sir:
I have the honor to request that you will report the number of pupils attending the two schools taught by colored teachers in Camden. Mr. Scovill should report the same monthly on his school report. [See note 1 foot of teacher's blank.]
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Wm M. Colby
Supt. Education
L.R. 141 - 1868
L.R. 163 - 1868
L.R. 159 - 1868
L.S. 85 - 1868

Little Rock, Arkansas
May 19th 1868

#80
Watson, Jas. T.
Agent B.R. F & A.L.
Helena Ark.

Sir:
I have the honor to return herewith the extract from proceedings of the Ex Com. Ind. Y. M. of Friends, on the subject of a school house near Helena, as requested by you.
I wait the further action of the Friends in reference to title to ground.
I am Sir
Very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Wm. M. Colby
Supt. of Education
L.R. 181 - 1868