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Fifty cents ($657.50)

I therefore applied to the Post Com - (Maj Storr) for an order to use the said basement, which was readily granted

I then organized a day school for children and a night school for the Adult-Freedmen of Austin

Each school opened with 80 scholars on the register and more than 50 actually present

On my return I thought it not advisable to make any effort to establish schools either at Bastrop or La Grange as there are no hoops at the former, and those at the latter place will be removed shortly and the agent of this "Bureau" at La Grange is under orders to muster out of service

At Columbus I called the "Freedmen" together and addressed them on Sabbath last and found about 50 persons who will attend a night school and as many more who will send their children to the day school

The Lutheran Church Edifice can be used for a school room at a small rent, or a two story house can be rented for that purpose at $16.75 pr month of the landlord of the National Hotel 

The teacher can obtain board by applying to Capt Merrill Post Commander who will secure a home in the house of Judge Dewsese. I informed them