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L.R. 99. O.S.E. Ark. 1870.
21 
Jacksonport, Ark.
April 22, 1870.

Branch E. E.
Teacher.

Reports that the citizens of Jacksonport have purchased two eligible lots on which are several beautiful shade trees and an excellent well of water near.
The citizens are fully committed in favor of the project of creating a school house for the freedmen.
These lots have been purchased without sectarian or partizan bias.

Rece'd O.S.E. April 25, 1870.

Transcription Notes:
Edited: first line is L.R. (for Letters Received) 99 is the page number of the LR book, OSE is for Office Superintendent of Education, Ark is for Arkansas, other changes and additions like transcribing line at bottom of page