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Office S.A.C. B.R. &c
Lockhart, April 30, 1868.

Lieut. J.P. Richardson
A.A.A. Genl.

It is the expressed opinion of the better class of whites that freedmen should be educated but there are quite a number who not only discourage the idea but try to persuade them that it is not to their interest to educate their children.

The freedpeople as a whole try to educate themselves both young and old, I think they want no assistance but have the means among themselves if properly used

I have great difficulty in providing Teachers and have but three in the two counties, but hope to have as many more in a few weeks.

Very Resp &c
(Signed) H.C. Peterson
1st Lt 26 Inf. S.A.C.

The Schools will not be opened until Monday May 4/68