Viewing page 119 of 292

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

L.R. 54 OASS Ark. 1869.
#17 Van Buren Ark.
March 15, 1869.
Cooper Sam'l F.
States that the freedmen's school house at that place has been completed and a school is taught therein by an ex-rebel officer who has been "born again."
Thinks it is not advisable to have a dedication--the white folks wouldn't come if invited, & if they did their room would be better than their company. Etc-

Rece'd OASS March 23, 1869