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Van Buren Ark. April 19" 1865 Col Wm. M. Colby Asst Sup School Little Rock Ark. Dear Sir I this day forward "Teacher's Monthly School Report" for the month of March which shows a larger attendance than I will be likely to have in the future; the School will number about 75 Scholars, when brought to a settled point. The Children are improving and the interest manifested is noble - I have now employed one of the advanced girls in my school to assist me and we are progressing finely - Hope you will be able to visit us again before the closure of the School - I wish to Know - if you can supply our School Room with 8 more desks & 2 Backs; also the Ink Wells for all - 29 in number. Hoping to hear from you soon - I am Sir Yours Respct. J. A. Wilson Teacher Colored School Van Buren Ark
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its Colonel William (Wm.) M. Colby,