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L.B.V.2. 86D 372 Bureau R.F. & A.L., Hd. Qrs. 5th Sub District. Va. Fort Monroe, Va., July 15, 1867. Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown: Asst Commissioner: General:- I have the honor to request authority to build six school houses on the Eastern Shore, Va., at the following named places: Eastville, Bridgetown, Belle Haven, Drummondtown, Modesttown, and Onancock. I will personally guarantee, that the land will be supplied by purchase or rent; and I have the assurance from Professor Whipple of the American Missionary Assn, of N.Y. that teachers will be furnished. It is of the utmost importance that a Northern Society take up this field, and bring organized, in-