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Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Office Asst Supt Schools
Jefferson May 18th 1869

Revd. Jos. Welch
Supt. Schools 5th Mil Dist

Sir:

I have the honor to transmit herewith the appointment of Mrs. M. J. Roberts for approval.

Mrs. Roberts is a Northern lady, the wife of the Sheriff

Very respectfully
Your Obt Svt
Louis W. Stevenson
Asst Supt

I feel that Mrs. R. is too valuable an acquisition to take Gerny's place, to let go. I am going ahead as nearly as possible, the cause as if my office would be continued presuming my asks will hold good under your new regime