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W.2, R.F and A.L, Supt. E Vl, 1st Vol 1869
W53 R.F & AL JA 1 vol 1869
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Winchester, Va
Feb. 15th 1869
L.R. 111. OAS.E.6th 6d. Sub. Dist Va 1869
Winchester va. School
Commissioners of by J. Hayes Shields & W.T. Gilbert 
States that the Council of the Corporation of Winchester have adopted the Free School system provided for in Chapt. 82 Code of Va. - The school Commissioners appointed therein do propose to open two schools, one for white and the other for colored children - Requests the aid of the Bureau in the enterprise, as the Corporation is too poor to ensure success; also asks the amount of, or way in which aid will be furnished. 
L.S,68 1st vol 1869 Supt of ed
Rec'd March 10 1869

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Head Quars & Ed Sub Dit - Bu R.F. and A.L.
Winchester Va Feby 16 1869
Respectfully forwarded for the information of the Sub. Comm.
Wille B. Culter
Bt. Captain Ath
Asst Supt School

[[stamp]] H'd Q'rs Ass't Com'r. Dist of VA Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Richmond, VA Apl 30th 1869.[[\stamp]]
Respectfully referred to P.M. Manly, Asst. Supt. of Schools, Dist. of Va.
By order of the Asst Commr
Govuck Mallen
Bvt. Col. USA
AAI Genl
[[stamp]] State of Virginia Bureau R.F. & A.L. *** May 4 1869[[\stamp]]