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[[Stamp]] Received Oct 30 1869 O.O.H. [[/stamp]] United States District Court, DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Official Business. [[strikethrough]] Richmond [[/strikethrough]] Alexandria, Va. Oct 28 1869 Dear Genl Howard I had hoped to see you before this in behalf of the application of Miss Stebbins who is ready to convey an acre of land for a school house in Northumberland Co - I sincerely hope you will aid as it is a most meritorious case - I am obliged to go to Richmond in the morning & cannot therefore see you at present - I send herewith the copy of your letter as requested I will see you on my return Yours Truly John C. Underwood