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WAR DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN, AND ABANDONED LANDS, OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOLS, Washington, D. C., August 11th, 1869 (Circular Letters) Wm. M. Colby Esq. Supt of education Ark. Dear Sir, I have the honor to transmit herewith 12 copies of Ed Form No 6 to be filled up and forwarded monthly. The Commissioner desires that the first report be made at once, in order that the material may be used in the forthcoming report. Yours &c Very respectfully, J.W. Alvord Genl Supt Schools. P.S. All churches used for school purposes will be reported as school buildings.