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War Department, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, Office General Supt. Schools Washington, January 3rd, 1868 Wm. M. Colby, Esq. Supt. Education, etc, Little Rock, Ark., Dear Sir: Herewith find package of "Vanguard of Freedom Manual." It is designed that a copy shall be placed in the hands of every teacher within your jurisdiction, to be so used as that a "Division" may be formed in connection with each school; the number of members to be given in the school reports to this Bureau. Additional copies, if desired, can be obtained from the General Secretary at cost. (over)