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This is the receipt for the registered letter returning the contract
Eli B. 

[[?]]yor's Office,
Octbr 14th 1870.

[[?]] Education
Austin, Texas

Sir:
Referring to my letter of 8th inst. I herewith have the honor to enclose the contract for the mason work of the schoolhouse to be executed in this City for the education of colored children for the purpose of giving back to you that we are earnestly at work to comply with what Mr. Newcomb has represented to you and on which representation you were kind enough to promise or the sum of $1500, as an assistance. Please return this contract as soon as convenient and oblige by doing so. 
Yours Very Respectfully and Obt Servt. 
Willhem C A Thielepape 
President Board of Education
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inst used to denote date in current month - changes and corrections