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Brenham Seper 20 - 1870

EC. Bartholomew Esq.

Dear Sir,

Enclosed is certificate of Thos G Davidson, M went to the House to day and found every thing as I represented to you, the Houses 30 + 50 Seats- the Benches all as per Contract, and the Desks for writing Black Board &c. &c. all in good order.

You will also find Certified Copy of Deed, with the changes of Trustees as Suggested with Conversation with Mr Davidson he insisted on Making the Changes as he has a perfect Knowledge of the freedman here.

Two of them are aldermen of Brenham at this time, appointed by Gov Davis, and the best in how amongst the Freedman.

In Sending me the amt for the House please get from Some Banker in Austin a Draft on Galveston or this place as I, can use the money at once.

I ask your prompt attention to this matter as I need the four hundred Dolls Daily.

Your &c.
N Kavanaugh

PS. I have just Returned from the Clerks Office Mr Stockbridge has recorded the Deed but Says he Cannot for Several days Send a Certified Copy as all his Clerks are very busy preparing for our Dist Court first Monday in Oct. I will Send it up as Soon as he will make one out.