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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