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218
May 15

Lieut Gen R. Bufferson Asst. Sub. East Com.

Lieutenant:

On the 11th by order of Gen. Brown I sent you a communication in the following words viz. "Sir: I am directed by Gen. Brown Asst. Com'r to request that you will immediately confer with the Rev. John T. Clark at Talcott Halifax Va. in reference to a school house which he desires to build. You will ascertain what amount of assistance will be necessary to enable the colored people who are interested, and any other friends there may be of the enterprise, property to supply the needed accommodations, and report to this office."

No reply has been recd to this commn. Gen. Brown desires that you should give the matter immediate attention and report.

Very Respy-
R.M. Manly
Sup Education