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La Grange Texas
April 11th 1866

Johnson J. Capt.
Sub Asst Comr

States that one School is organized at La Grange taught by Sam. Lea, (White) 28 scholars in attendance expects to be greatly increased next month and the School can be started in the Summer or Autumn, Not at present though, No opposition or assistance on part of Citizens, they seem to prefer that the Freedmen be not educated.

Rec'd Hd Qrs B.R.F.&c. April 17 1866
B.R.F.A.L. (J-1) 1866