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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-