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Office BRF&AL. Hd Qrs 8 S.D. of Va
Wytheville Va. Sept 14 1868

Rev R. M Manly

Sir

I have the honor to state that I have written two letters to Genl Browns Adjt General. one dated Sept 10 & one Aug 22d 68/ requesting that you be empowered and directed to furnish me Teachers. Some for this place Two for Abington & one for Marion. The letters have elicited no reply. I therefore though contrary to strict army usage confer with you direct asking that my request be as soon as possible complied with

Furthermore there are good many small places in my District where schools might be started averaging twenty five scholars each. taught by persons of color. Could I be allowed to give say about $ 15.- rent which