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May 14th 9. 

Bvt. Major Gen. O. O. Howard USA 
Commissioner

General, 
I have the honor to request authority to rent an office in this city at the rate of Twenty dollars and eighty three cents, ($20 83/100) per month, rendered necessary by our former office having been taken for military purposes. 

Mr. E. M. Webber, agent for the payment of Bounties is also accomodated with office room in the same building.

I would also request authority to have my office fitted up with shelves, &c at an expense of not more than twenty five Dollars ($25)- 

I am, General 
Very respectfully
Your obt. Servant 
R. M. Manly 
Supt. of Education 

W 10. 1st Vol 1869