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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A Lands
Office Asst Sub Asst Comr 5th Div 6th Sub Dist Va
Heathsville March 31st 1868
Bvt Brig Genl O Brown
Asst Comr State of Va
General
In compliance with Cir no 17 dated Hd Qrs Asst Comr State of Va Richmond Va Dec 20th 1867 I have the honor to report that I have made a personal inspection of the Freedmans school taught by Miss S.A. Goodyear near Heathsville, and find it in a flourishing condition. The scholars seem to be well pleased with their teacher and to improve very rapidly in their studies.
Very respectfully,
Your Obt Servt
E.W. Busby
Asst Sub Asst comr
5th Div 6th Sub Dist Va