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O.S.E. Tex. (B. ) 1869
J396
B.R., Vol.   C.B., 5th M.D., '69

Jefferson, Texas
August 24, 1869

Jefferson Post of 
Gen P. Buell
Br. Brig Genl USA
Comdg.

Forwards letter of J. M. Gerand, Pastor Catholic Church Jefferson calling attention to the need for a school for freedmen and seeling that a part of the negro school fund be set aside for the erection of a school at Jefferson, stating he will undertake to bring sisters of Charity to act as Instructors.
Gen. Buell approves the request of M Girand.

received, Civil Bureau Sept 4, 1869. 

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