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Bureau of Refugees, Freedman and Abandoned Lands,
Office of Sub Asst. Commr. 14th Sub Dist. of Texas.
Columbus May 18th AD 1868

Revd. Jos. Welch
Superintendent of Schools

Sir:
I have the honor to request that if possible the following books be furnished to the pupils of Mr. Beaumont's School, viz:

12 second readers
10 first readers
2 Webster spelling books

In the section where the school is located, the Crop failed entirely last year & its people are not able to buy the requisite books for their children Please send a supply of blank school reports.

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