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M. 2, Off: Supt. Ed. Va, B.R.F&AL, Va, 1st Vol /69. Abingdon, Va May 18th, 1869. McDougall, C States that last fall Gen'l Thomas issued the order to establish as many schools as he could in his Division, and that the Bureau would pay $15 00 per month rent. Mr. Fountain Richison opened his school under these instructions.- [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. MAY 21 1869 [[/stamp]]