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Office Sub Asst Commissioner Bureau R.F and A.L Austin Texas July 8th 1867 Lieut J.T. Kirkman A.A.A. Genl / Bureau R.F. and A.L. Texas Lieutenant In compliance with requirements of Circular letter from Office Superintendent of Education R and F. State of Texas dated Galveston June 24th 1867 I have the honor to report that there are three private Schools in Austin as follows Mr. Taylors. day & night School. (white man) 25 Scholars Mr. Billingsly day & night School (white man) 8 or 10 Scholars Mr. J. Fontaines day School (Freedman) 8 Schollars. There are no other freedmens School in this District I am Sir very respectfully your Obedient Servant James Oakes Col 6th Cavlry Bvt Brig Genl USA S.A.C