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Brenham Washington County Texas, August 28th A.D. 1869. To The Rev. Joseph Welch, Esq. Dr. Sir. I received your letter or rather vouchers. I was more than glad to see that this is a small division allowed for me. for I have been laboring here for the Freedman. Five Years, and have been Receiving Orphan children and no thanks hardly for so doing. though I have Charity get left within any foreseen. I Have Ten Orphan Children in My School. I have not such a large school. as usual they are gone on the Farm. I saw get teaching school. There's another school started in Wotrose Village. By Mr. Schobe. I am More than glad that you are going to assist me in reports. Forward Rent for my House. I will say that I am out of Blanks and if you please to send one another supply by if you please. I will certify that I will promptly report. Every month, and receiving orphans as usual. This are very hard here at present. Forms on very good so far thus.