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A. 85. Vol 16. 70. R.F & A.L. L.R. 98 - O.S.E. Ark. 1870. 20 Little Rock March 28" 1870 Arkansas W. M. Colby Supt of Edn. Encloses copy of Deed to A.M. Assn of one half (1/2) acre of land at Fayetteville Washington Co Arkansas upon which the colored people propose to Erect a schoolhouse. Recommends an appropriation of $1800.00 Eighteen Hundred dollars for said purpose and for furnishing Seats, Desks, &c &c [[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. REC'D APR 5 1870 WASHINGTON [[/stamp]] Rece'd OSE April 19, 1870. War Department Bureau RF & AL Washington April 8" 1870 Respectfully referred to Bt. Lt. Col. J M Brown Chief Quartermaster for Examination of Deed. By Order of Bt. Maj. Genl Howard E. Whittelsey A.A.A. General - E.B. 517. Vol. 2. 1869-70. - Office Chf Qrmaster Washington Apl 9'70 The enclosed copy of deed has been examined as directed, and found to comply, substantially, with the requirements of Bureau regulations. The original is presumed to have been formally stamped. It is respectfully referred to Bt Brig Genl E. Whittelsey, AAA Genl for further orders E. P. Mamlin[[guess]] Agt in Chg In absence of Bt Col J M Brown CQM.
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