Viewing page 183 of 257

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

War Department,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 
Office General Superintendent Schools.
Washington, D.C., June 27th 1868

Wm M. Colby, Esq.
Supt. of Education

Dr Sir:
Will you forward the July report of schools as soon as may be after the first of the month?

It is the wish of the Commissioner that my Semi-annual report dated July 1st. be prepared as soon as possible, & much oblige

Yours &c.
Very Resp'y
J. W. Alvord
Genl. Supt. Schools

Transcription Notes:
J.W. Alvord is correct