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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Office of Sub Asst. Commr. 14th Sub Dist of Texas.
Columbus Apl 18th A.D. 1868

Revd. Jos. Welch
Superintendent of Schools

Sir:
Having been informed by A.S.C. Foster of Hallettsville, that Hugh Ames, teacher of the Freedmen's school at that place was under arrest for maltreating a pupil, I sent Mr. Saml Clair over to take charge previous to the arrival of his appointment Mr. Clair is a good teacher & will give satisfaction. This leaves Miss Mathews alone at this point & paves the way for a harmonious arrangement of all past troubles Hoping this course will meet your approval
 
I have the honor to remain

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Svt
Louis W Stevenson
S.A Commr.