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Richland Jeff. Coy. Ark. July 10th 1867 Wm. M. Colby Superintendent of Education Little Rock Ark Dear Sir I am anxious to establish a school for the benefit of freedmen in this vicinity, but am unable to do so without help. I wish to put up a suitable building and am willing to contribute the lumber for the same. The principal portions of the work can be done by my freedmen. What we want is about $100 to be used in the purchase of windows, doors, trees, men, etc. I respectfully request