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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