This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
War Department Bureau R.F. and A.L. Office Gen. Supt. Schools Washington, May 15th 69 Respectfully forwarded to Comms. Bureau R.F. and A.L. It is recommended that superintendents of Education be allowed transportation in their respective Districts, to such an extent as the inspection, examination, and general care of the schools require; also, to canvass, destitute regions for the formation of new schools. E. B. Vol. 1. p 15. } J. W. Alvord Gen. Supt. Schools. L.R. 95. O.S.E. Ark. 1869. War Department, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. Washington, May 17 1869 Respectfully returned to W. M. Colby Supt. Education with order enclosed as requested. By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Howard E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl. (1 Enclosure)
Transcription Notes:
Alvord is correct, Bvt is for Brevet a military title