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U.S. Christian Commission

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth is him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Matagorda Texas
October the 31. 1866. 

E.M. Wheelock
Sup't of Education


Sir. 

I have the honor to transmit my last month school reports to your office although they were blank. I am now just able to set up. I have been confined to my bed for nearly all the past month,, but I hope to be convalescent again by the blessing of God in a short time

Very Respectfully yours
Richard Sloan

P.S. If you have aney Testaments pleas send me all you can spare
R. S.