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persons during the month of April, which I would recommend be forwarded to him. I respectfully refer to his Report for March, a copy of which is herewith enclosed.

James Ware Agent at Cleveland Tenn. reports that the school at Athens Tenn. has opened, in the building that is undergoing repairs, although it is not yet completed; it will be completed soon, when he will forward vouchers for the expenditure. The colored people of Cleveland have purchased a lot on which to erect a church and school house; they have nearly enough lumber to for the frame work, and suggests that any appropriation to assist them in completing the same would be worthyly  bestowed. They are trying to do something for themselves and need some assistance for the object herein stated.

M H Church
Bvt. Lt Col U.S.V
Sub. Asst. Comr.