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Newport News Va.
April 20" 1869

R. M. Manly
Asst Supt Schools Bureau RF & AL
Richmond Va.

Dear Sir,
I have the honor to state that I have received nothing but board for teaching during the months of February and March. As I before stated I was induced keep the school by Genl. Armstrong with the promise of nearly five cents per scholar. I have taught until I am without clothing or money and respectfully ask that you will allow me some thing for February & March and until June when the schools close.

I am Very Respectfully 
Your Obt. Servant
Rufus S. Jones Teacher