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Office Sub Asst Comr B.F.R. & A.L. Indianola Texas, Decr. 7th 1868. Revd Joseph Welch. Supt of Education B.R.F. and A Lands Austin Texas. Sir; In answer to your inquiries regarding the building of a School house at Lavaca I have the honor to transmit herewith the report made by Mr J.O. Stimmson, the teacher at that place. I am of the opinion that the freed people in Lavaca are not able to maintain a school and also to pay any balance due on their lot and building. I am Sir Respectfully your Obt Sevt Fred W. Bailey Captain 35 U.S. Infty Sub Asst Comr B.R.F. and A.L.