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Headquarters, Bureau Refugees, Freedman and Abandoned Lands, (206 St. Charles Street.) Office General Superintendent of Education, State of Louisiana. New Orleans, La., June 24 1869 Jos Welch Esq. Superintendent of Education Austin Texas Dear Sir; Being both engaged in the same work, It would afford me great pleasure to correspond with you and give and receive information [alas(?)] to exchange papers hoping to hear from you, and bidding you God speed in the work. I am Very truly yours EW Mason Supt of Education for La