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Houston Texas Nov. 5th. 1869. E.C. Bartholemhew Esq: Dear Sir, I would like to have you send me vouchers for [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] our use. Our Academy is nearly completed and it has become [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] necessary for us to move up into the Southern part of the city near our field of labor. We have rented a nice house of Rev. Zesley for the consideration of $15.00 per month (specie). Please send me the vouchers that I may pay the Rev. gentleman promptly. And Oblige Yrs Truly Warran Norton.