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Bureau R. F. and A. L for Chicot Co. Ark. Lake Village, Ark. October 26th. 1867. Mr. Wm. M. Colby Gen'l Sup't Education Bu. R. F. and A. L Little Rock, Ark. Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report as to the prospect of schools in this county. I have had applications from influential colored men for teachers for the colored people, but at the same time they say, that they are afraid if a northern person comes down here and engages in teaching them, that (unless protected by the government) their (the teachers) lives would be jeopardized, and I fully concur with them in their views - this is a very bad county. I would therefore most respectfully request that you inform me, what action I shall take in organizing schools. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Ob't Serv't S. M. L. Benson Ag't Bu. R.F. & A.L For Chicot Co. Ark.