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Office S.A.C. B RF &c
Waco Oct 1. 1867

Lieut Charles Garretson
A.A.A.G

There is a good feeling by the whites towards the freed school. The Union League has donated $75 towards the school, freedpeople are making Some effort to build a large school house having been encouraged by Lieut Kirkman that the U.S. Gov't would assist them to some extent. I shall report as soon as they have finished subscription.

I am Sir, 
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
(Signed) James Jay Emerson
Capt. 26 Infy & S.A.C.

D.F. Davis, Teacher paid by Bureau, School 1/4 mile from City.