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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, Head Quarters Assistant Commissioner, State of Virginia. Richmond, Va., April 29 1867. Mr. J.W. Barnes Agt &c Dear Sir: The application of certain colored men for assistance in the rebuilding of a church & school house at Smithfield, with your endorsement. has been referred to me to recommendation. It appears that the building is already erected. I desire to know whether the $50. asked for is to reimburse colored people for the contributions they have already made, or whether it is to meet unpaid bills of lumber dealers, hardware dealers, mechanics &c Respectfully Yours Truly R.M. Manly Sup. Education