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Office Sub Asst Commr B.R.F. and A.L. Boston Bowie co Texas March 4 1868- Circular At a meeting on the 11" of August 1867, at White Springs Bowie County Texas, of a large number of the freed colored people. It was agreed to organize a school, and by unanimous consent Forrest Hooks, and Major Halloway and Henry Fort (Cold) were nominated, and elected Trustees of said school- they are therefore appointed by this order as said Trustees. By Order of Wm. G. Kirkman Sub Asst Comr 58" Sub Dist of Texas