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(2) in each of the two localities - whether they have any schools - what their quality - how teacher or teachers are paid and what the prospect of getting any tuition from the freedmen and such other information as to the need of missionary labor &c. as you may deem we should require in order to undertake the enterprise? If you could do this during July it would be a great service. We would gladly compensate you for your time and I am confident I could secure from my brother Gen. O.O. Howard on order which would cover to A M.A. your travelling expenses - if that would trouble you as being outside your district. If you can do this service please do not wait to write & get answer but proceed immediately - sending me word to that effect. It is important to get the information before the yearly recruiting of our officers July 27th if possible [[marginalia]] If you cannot go, please write me any information about these people that you may possess. I learn that to reach them one takes Stage at Ft Smith to Boggy Depot or near there. [[/marginalia]]