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Concerning building of School houses  

Victoria. Texas. July 31st 1866.

I have bought a lot which is paid for, and expect to raise money enough to commence building a church and school for Freedmen, which I expect will be finished by the 1st of October. 

Edward Miller. 
Capt and S.A.C.

   
Columbia, Texas. jan 17th 1867.

A site for a building for church and school purposes for freed people has been procured, owned by a Freedman. He agrees to let the freed people have the lot for four years free, or until they can purchase one and put up a building themselves.

The freedpeople are desirous of building and wish to know if the Bureau will provide the material gratis; a building 25 by 40 feet will be required.

J. Hutchison
Lt and S.A.C.


Lavaca, Texas. Jan 21st 1867.

The lot is purchased and paid for; they have 2000 feet of old lumber which can be used; the lowest estimate to complete the building is $800.00. The Freedmen think they will be able to contribute $200.00, and agree to build on a smaller scale if the Bureau will not assist. Deed of lot received.

Edward Miller
Capt and S.A.C.