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Bureau R F & A Lands Hd Qrs. 6th Div 2nd S.D. Lawrenceburg C.H. Va. Oct 20th 1868 Rev R M Manly Supt. of Education Dear Sir Enclosed I send Blanks signed by the teacher as you direct in yours of the 17th inst. Have you a teacher for Meherrins Station. A teacher is much needed there. The House is ready and a boarding place secured. We have suceeded in overcoming the difficulties and organizing the schools here by advancing our private funds to a considerable amount. A part of which will probably be refunded if we remain here any length of time. The freedmen are not to be relied upon for such assistance. I have the honor to be Respectfully Yours wm P Austin A.S.A.C.