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Office Sub Asst. Com. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Austin, Texas 30th Sept, 1867 Lieut Chas. Garretson A.A.A. Genl. Bu. & Galveston, Texas Lieut: Enclosed I have the honor to forward a communication from Mr. Thomas L. Chase of San Marcos in Hayes Co. Mr. Chase is well known to me as a thoroughly loyal man and his recommendation is entitled to weight. I believe Mr. Nesbit B. Jenkins to be a gentleman well qualified to teach the school and would recommend that he be employed at the rate of forty dollars per month. I am Lie Very respectfully Your obt. servt. James Oakes Col 6th U.S. Cavalry Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S.A. Sub. Asst. Com.