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16 [[Left margin]] 18 [[/Left margin]] position wherever we go and whatever we do honestly. No feeling may be expressed. "We are negro teachers. You need not recognize us" as if to be a teacher was not as honorable a calling as any in the world. If you can send plan for Selma, I think it better be done at once, as the request changes of asst. Commr may affect no appropriation promised. Very Truly Your obedient Servant HM Bush Supt of Education Montgomery Ala February 24 1868 Alvord Rev J.W. Gen'l Supt. Schools 19 Dear Sir There are no teachers in this state commissioned or paid by the Bureau and therefore more strictly authorized by the Asst. Commr which would entitle them to purchase provisions under same rules as officers of the Amy. according to Pag. 3. Cor of War Dept. series 1865. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant HM Burke Supt of Education 17 Montgomery Ala February 26th 1868 Alvord Rev J.W. Genl Supt of Schools Washington D.C. 20 [[margin]] L.R. 8-1 [[/margin]] Dear Sir I have the honor to transmit herewith Tabular Statement of Schools in this state for months of Nov and Dec. 1867. These reports although incomplete contain all the information that can be gathered from the papers in this office Will you please furnish this office with copies of Cir Series 1865-1866-1867 from Bureau Ref. H & A.L. there being no regular file here. Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant H.M. Bush Supt of Education Montgomery Ala. Feby 27 1868 Wheeler C.P. Enfaula Ala 21 Dear Sir Your letter of Feby 22 1868 came this [[?]] I have been been deferring action on matters connection with Enfauld until Sub Asst Comr Jay Report was recd I shall be glad to fulfill all Mr. Buckleys promises if possible but it is useless to promise on too much uncertainty and Mr Connelly can by his report place matters in way for immediate action, I see by the record that your vouchers were approved and forwarded to Col Beecher Feby 8th 1868, but who has had no funds until lately No vouchers for Mr. Miller will be approved on Certificate to Sub. Asst. Commr that building is reported monthly. It is necessary that some systems be adopted in School matters as in any other. Make your application and he can endorse and forward it and it will become stronger
