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City Recorder's Office. Little Rock, October 9th. 1867. Wm M Colby Esq. Sup't of Education. Bu. R. F and A.L. for Arkansas. Little Rock. Sir: By request of the common council of this City, I have the honor to state, that they will be happy to be present at the dedication on Thursday of this week, of the new public schoolhouse for the use of the colored people. Taking the liberty at the same time to thank General Smith, through you for his kind consideration. I remain Sir, Very respectfully Your obedient Servant Arnold Syberg City Recorder