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Bureau R F & A L Office A.S.A.C. 
2nd Div, 3d Sub Dist. Ashland, Va., 
Dec 15th 1868.  

Btv Maj Paul. R. Hambrick 
S.A.C. 3d Sub Dist. Va. 

Major,
 
I have the honor to inform you that the col'd people in the upper part of this County, have undertaken to erect a building to be used for school and religious purposes, at a place known as "Bethany Seats" on a piece of land to be deeded them by Mr Chas Morris. Mr. Morris is a gentleman of much influence and has been a true and kind friend to the col'd people since their freedom.  He writes me stating that the work is progressing, and requesting aid from the Bureau.
 
The building is to be framed and will be constructed in a neat and substantial manner - size 25 x 35 or 40.  adequate to the wants of the community.