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Office Asst Qr Mr U.S.A. Brownsville, Texas January 31st 1870 Rev. Jos. Welch Supt Education State Texas Austin Texas Sir. I enclose herewith receipt of J.W. Pope for $2568.00 being final payment for erection of Colored School House at this place. also Contract and Specifications for same. Genl Clitz directed me to turn the keys over to Rev Dr Porter. I would respectfully ask if this meets with your approval. I learn that a school is to commence there for the white and colored in command. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant W. Wainwright Capt A Q M