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52 also satisfied that a better feeling among the whites is gradually taking the place of the bitter hatred which has formerly existed. Such is our situation at the close of 1869. Although all may not have been accomplished that could expected at the commencement of the year yet, much has been done. Our school system is being perfected. The people are becoming better acquainted with its workings, and better reconciled to it. School houses are constantly being provided. The attention given to Normal Schools will soon provide us with competent teachers, and all things considered we think we ought to be thankful for the improvements already made. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your obt Servant Edwin Beecher Supt of Education State of Alabama Bureau RF and AL. Montgomery Ala May 19. 1870 Drew William P. Agent Claims Division Washington D.C. Sir I have the honor to request information concerning payment of Pension Claim of Mary J Gardner wife of Newton Gardner late Pvt Co A 101st Regt U.S.C.V These papers in this case were forwarded on the 7th ult. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obdt Servant Edwin Beecher Supt of Education 53 State of Alabama Bureau R.F and A L Montgomery Ala May 20. 70 Howard Bvt Maj Genl O.O. Commissioner Washington D.C. General. I have the honor to transmit herewith the following papers pertaining to the duties of this office for the month of April 1870. Returns of Stores pertaining to Bureau in Duplicate Abstract II with 1 Voucher Abstract G with 1 Voucher Abstract I with 1 Voucher I am General Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant Edwin Beecher Supt of Education State of Alabama Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Montgomery Ala May 20 1870 Alvord Rev. J.W. Genl Supt of Schools Washington DC Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the following papers pertaining to the duties of this office for the month of April 1870 viz. State Superintendents Monthly School Report Report of Buildings owned by Bureau et al Form No 6. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obdt Servant Edwin Beecher Supt of Education
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