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that they might expect school on the 12th inst At Alleyton 3 miles this side of Columbus there could be a small school established but no room can be secured. The colored Preacher is teaching some 20 pupils and also building a log house 16 x 20 for the use of the school At Austin La Grange Columbus and Alleyton I found small schools kept by Freedmen ranging from 8 to 35 scholars, but in no case could I learn of their being beneficial Very Respectfully Your obdt. Servt. Geo. M. Honey Chap 4th[[wis?]][[cav?]] and Asst Supt Schools for Freedmen