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Office Sub Ass't Commissioner Bureau R.F. and A.L. San Augustine, San Augustine Co, Texas July the 1st, 1867 1st Lieutenant I.P. Kirkman 26th U.S. Infantry Sup't of Education Galveston, Texas Sir In compliance with you Circular, dated Galveston, Texas, May 27th, 1867, I have the honor to report, that there is one School for colored children in this District. The same is not under control of the Bureau and was organized by Freedman John Matthews ordained Baptist preacher. The teacher is freedman Harry Garrett. I am Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant, Albert A. Metzner Lieutenant and Sub Asst Comm'r Bureau R.F. and A.L.