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Head-quarters Sub. Dist. of Selma
Selma Ala. July 12th 1867
Bvt. Col. O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Com'r. Bureau.
Montgomery Alabama

Colonel;

I have the honor to call your attention to an arrangement for the building of School House at Marion Ala.

Mr. Steward reports that Gen'l Swayne arranged with him to pay 2,000$ toward the building of School House, the Colored people to procure lot and 500$. He reports that this has been done, and that the contracts for the building have been made, and partly fulfilled, and that the money is needed to pay for the same.

There building is 47 1/2 x 47 1/2 on the ground, two stories high with 2 Rooms on each floor, hall in front - It is rapidly approaching completion