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S.R. 50 O.S.E. Ark. 1868

#10   Washington D.C.
February 5th - 1868

Saxton, S. Willard 
Chief Clerk Sch. Dep't.

Acknowledges receipt of Mr. Colby's letter dated Jan 22nd - Says "There is no way under existing laws regulating
the Bureau in which school books can be furnished to destitute schools" -
"Should it" (the Bureau) "be continued for another year Mr. Alvord will
earnestly recommend a convention of all the Superintendents of Education."

Rec'd O.S.E. Febr'y 14 - 1868