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I think we can make the "Confederate property" go further for education without using it for teachers, as almost every church and society in the land is willing to send a teacher
Very Truly Yours
O. O. Howard
Major General, Com'r

P.S.
Genl. Balloch says I authorized the employment of teachers by special instructions but he cannot find his copy of them. However that may be we will now have to conform to this law.
Respectfully yours
O O Howard
Maj Gen'l

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