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Brenham. Washington Co Texas. June 26th 1870. Hon. L.W Stevenson Supt of Edn Dear Sir. I have been some what sick, since I saw y-. I am Teaching now. My School is going very well. I would like to know if I will have to pay Rent for the Church! They charge me $20.00 per month for the Building. They do not pay any thing for the [[lower?]] church I wish you would write to Mr. B.O. Watson, in Regard to this matter. I am not able to pay that money, & make a living. please answer soon. give an understanding if there is nothing for Rent allowed from the government. they say in Watson Ville, that you organized a [[free? per?]] school at the Mont Rose Church & paid that Teacher $400.00 to Teach, Nothing more at present. Yours T.H. Huff