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O.S.E. Texas (S 1) 1868. Office S.A.C. Bureau RF and AL Columbus Apl 18th 68- Stevenson Lewis W. S.A.C. [[strikethrough]] AK. T [[/strikethrough]] Being informed that Hugh Ames teacher in Halletsville had been arrested for maltreating a pupil - I have sent Mr. Samuel Claire to fill his place- Thereby paving the way for an harmonious settlement of past difficulties at Columbus only one teacher remaining there