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Petersburg Va. Dec. 29. 1866. R.M. Manley Esq. Richmond Va. Dear Sir. Since the 9th of July last. I have paid rent on my school building at the rate of $11,00 per. month. to Dec. 1st. from which date the Bureau pay it. Can you assist me to recover from Bureau. the amt of rent which I have paid from July 9. to Dec. 1st $47.00 if not. can I recover it since 1st of Oct. beginning of present term. viz: $20.00. Please make the necessary investigations and let me know the result. Very Truly. F.M. Bates.