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WAR DEPARTMENT, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, Nov. 2d 1869. Respectfully referred to Rev. J.W. Alvord, Genl. Supt. Schools Bureau R.F. and A.L. for his action. By order of Bvt. Maj.-Gen. O.O. HOWARD, Com.: J A Sladen Bvt. Capt. U.S.A., Aide-de-Camp. Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Office Genl. Supt. of Education Washington, Nov. 9th 1869 Respectfully referred to Rev. R. M. Manly. Supt. of Education for Virginia. Miss Laura W. Stebbins has been notified that after she has lodged with you copy of deed for the land referred to, such aid will be rendered through you, as the funds for Virginia will, in your opinion, admit. J.W. Alvord Genl. Supt. of Education E.B. Vol 1. #31 [[stamp]] State of Virginia. Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Recd. 10 NOV 1869 [[/stamp]] L.S. 1358, 3d Vol 1869