Viewing page 44 of 292

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

(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]]