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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