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July 26

Cap. S. P. Lee  Sub Asst. Comm'r--

Dear Sir:

In reference to the application for aid in building a school house at Manassas, Gen. Brown directs me to address you directly to say that in the absence of any evidence that a school will be maintained at any point he cannot make appropriations for school houses.  So far as I have any evidence it is very uncertain at what points (with the exception of a few leading places) schools will be supported next year.

I suggest that the Bureau Officer and the local parties interested make direct application to the New England Branch F. [[N?]] Com. to know if they will send a teacher. When that ass'n or any other pledges a teacher, an application will be made.

Very Resp'y
R. M. Manly
Sup Education Va