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Office Sub. Asst. Comr.
B.R.F. and A. Lands
State of Texas,
Victoria April 28th., 1866
Bvt Col. Wm H Sinclair 
A.A.G.
I would respectfully request information and advice how to proceed in organizing a school for the children of the freedmen here as they seem very reluctant in coming forward and offering their assistance to get a fitting locality. I have in fact only seen one man who seemed willing to assist me.
Ver Resp
Your Obt Servnt
(signed) Edward Miller Capt
S.A. Comm

Offical copy for information of Mr. Wheelock Supt of Schools
Wm H Sinclair