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Headquarters, Bureau R., F. and A. L., 
State of Texas,
Galveston, Texas, April 24th 1867.

Respectfully referred to Mr. D. T. Allen. Asst. Supt of Schools for report and recommendation.

BR.F.A L. (M 277) 1867
April 24th
By Command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Charles Griffin.
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JT Kirkman
1st Lieut. and A. A. A. G.

Hd Qrs B.R.F & A.L.
Galveston Texas
May 6th 1867

Respectfully returned to Lieu J.T. Kirkman S.E.S. with the information that the building in question is in bad repair. Would require $200 to make it suitable for a school house This with the nut for two years is all the property is worth in its present condition I would respectfully recommend the Sub Asst Comr be instructed not to rent this, but encourage the freedmen to purchase with the assurance of assistance from the bureau in repairing the building.
D.T. Allen
Asst. Supt Schools
B.R.F. & A.L.

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