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L.R. 163 OSE Ark 70
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Little Rock Ark
June 3rd 1870

colby Wm M.
Supt. Edn.

States that he is in receipt of orders authorizing the construction of a Normal school building at Pine Bluff & requests plans & specifications with instructions as to the site. Is holding schedule for Martin's report.

Reced OSE June 28, 1870.

Respectfully referred
to Capt Wm M. Colby
Supt &c Little Rock

Oakland Cal.
June 17 1870

Maj. Clark has sent for prices & will prepare plans & specifications. As to site I hoped to receive some definite encouragement from Little Rock before this also something more from Pine Bluff to act upon. I will write Mr. Martin & meanwhile please inform me if a site will be given us at L.R. & if you think we had better risk losing the appn. by change & oblige

C H Howard
Sec A.M.A.

Recd back June 25 70.