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U.S. Marshal's Office June 14th, 1869. Mr. J. S. Colby Supt Public Instruction. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that Mr. John Thompson of Fouch T's informs me it is the general desire of the colored families in that neighborhood, I should take charge of a school there. Mr. Thompson is building a school house at his own expence, which he designs renting for school purposes. I am in present employ of C. H. Cole and cannot now go to Mr. Thompsons. I am ordered to muster my company for July 3rd, 1869 which duty in conjunction of working daily will employ one till after first week in July. I would respectfully refer you to Capt. Dunscombe Capt. Cole. Mr. Stafford J. C. Mills Maj McDermot
Transcription Notes:
Based on Page 287, I think it is "Fourche" Township, which is located in Ark.
Edited: but it is written Fouch here