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Several of them have informed me they would willingly contribute for such a purpose if some guarantee was given them that no religious denominations, either north or south, would have control of the school and that it would be governed by school regulations. The citizens of the place are very kind to the blacks and are serious of seeing these improve their conditions.
  Please inform my if such a grant would be made to build a school in the place and whether the money or material would be furnished or whether I would be authorized to make a contract with some person to furnish everything and build the house. This town is growing and such a building will be needed.
  The people of Brazoria have a good frame for a house but are unable to do any more. Know any assistance be given there?
  At Sandy Point, on Mr Jerry's land, there is a school house convenient to four or five plantations - this house was built by Mr. Jerry. He would like to have a male teacher on his place now, and would board him. He wants none but a good practical man - and such as the only ones who will succeed in organizing these schools.

Transcription Notes:
per Si indents are to be ignored