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Norfolk, Va. Nov 28th 1867 Gen O. Brown. General I have the honor to state no ^that school rooms have been found or are likely to be & that the progress and interest of our schools are much retarded in consequence: And would further request the building of "the School House" at a cost of $2,500, to be by contract erected within six seeks, & for further information respectfully refer to J.R. Manby. I apt & c.- Respectfully Adm [?] Smith Supt by "AEFC."