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Office Bu. R.F.&A.L.
Lincolnton N.C Nov 7" 1868

Vogell H.C
Dept of Education
Raleigh N.C\

Sir
I have the honor to state that I have not received the check for $50 - for repairs of School house at this place, but am advancing my own private funds for the same, hoping to get the repairs completed before this office is closed. I hope a check for the above amount will be forwarded as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Wm Birnie
Agent Bu.R.F.& A.L.


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Office Bu. R.F.& A.L.
Lincolnton N.C. Nov. 7 1868

Chur, Col Jacob F.
Asst Commissioner 
Raleigh N.C.

Colonel
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst and to state that my residence is in New York City and if possible would like to pass through Washington D.C. en route.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Wm Birnie
Agent Bu.R.F.& A.L.

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Office Bu. R.F.& A.L.
Lincolnton N.C. Nov 10" 1868

Vogell, Dr. H.C.
Supt of Education
Raleigh N.C.

Sir
Edward Cobb chairman of School Committe of he Freedmens School at this place requests me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23d October, and to state that at a meeting of the colored people held last night, the amount of $10- was raised by voluntary contributions and to inform you that H.C. Atwater the Teacher sent in the report of the School on the 20th of October. Also to state that he has not received the amount of $10- allowed for the month of October as stated in your letter. The School will be sustained with the aid of &10- pr month.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Wm Birnie
Agent, Bu.R.F.& A.L.


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Office Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Lincolnton N.C. Nov 14 1868

Johnston, Col Thos. P.
CQM & D.O.

Colonel,
Will you please send me four (4) Blank Vouchers such as are used for Agents pay for services. And Oblige.
Yours Very Respectfully
Wm Birnie, Agent &c.