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Off. Sub Asst. Com B.R.F. & A.L.
Brenham. June 1. 1867-

Lt.
In reply to communication of 27th ult. I have the honor to report that there is one small primary school for Freedmen's children in my District - Washington County - rented from the teacher Martha Wartrous for $15 - per mo - but no lease will be given - It was hired Apr. 1. 1867 - and no repairs or other expense has been charged to the Bureau - 

There are no other schools for Freedmen known to the Sub Asst. Com. in this county - The teacher of the abovementioned school is a colored woman 
Very Best
Edward Collins
M. [[?]]
Sub Asst. Com - 

Br Lt. JT. Kirkman
[[?]] Genl
AAAS. - R. R. F. & A. L
Galveston Texas

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