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Sub Dist of Demopolis BRF & A Lands
Demopolis Ala July 7th 1868.

Rev R. D. Harper
Supt of Education
Montgomery Ala

Sir
I would respectfully represent that there is a Ware House at Newbern, Hale Co" Which is considered as abandoned or confiscated property but is now in Court. 
A communication to Lieut Bennett January 31" 1868, from H'd Qrs Dist of Ala. stated that if practicable it was desired that it should be used by the Freedmen for school purposes. 
Application has been made by this office to parties having charge of the Building. requesting them to let the Freedmen use it. They refuse, and say that it shall be burned before it shall be used by the Freedmen,
It is not being used for any purpose & the Freedmen need it very much, and if possible I hope that an

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