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45.  Supt Education
L.S. 75

Endorsements on letter R.D. Harper.

War Dept. Bureau R F and A.L.
Washington D.C. April 24th 1868
Respectfully returned. There is no appropriation for the payment of teachers. The freedmen must learn that very soon their school will be dependent upon their own and local support.
By order of
Major Genl O.O. Howard
E Whittlesey
A A A Genl

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5.D.  Endorsement on letter of Solomon Derry

Sub District of Eufaula Bu &c
Eufaula Apr 24/68
Respectfully forwarded to Mr. R D Harper Supt of Education for instruction
H H Burton
S A. Comm'r

State of Ala. Bureau R F & A.L.
Office Supt of Education Montgomery Apr 30th
Respectfully returned to H H Burton S A Comr. at Eufaula Mr Derry has forfeited all claim for rent for building at [[?]] Springs having by his obstinacy kept a good competent teacher from the field.
R D Harper
Supt Education
H.M. Bush

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47  S of Ed.  E & M. 36.
B.35.  Continuation of Endorsements on letter of J F Brown

Sub Dist of Opelika B R F & A.L.
Opelika Ala Apr 27th 1868
Respectfully returned to Rev R D Harper Supt of Education &c. with the information that the letter of Mr. Brown to Genl Howard was referred to me for investigation and report and was investigated and reported upon to the Dept of Education on the 27th March 1868. To which report your attention is respectfully called
R J Smith
S A Comm'r

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"22.S."  Endorsements on letter of W Shiller.

State of Ala. Bu. R F & A.L.
Office Supt of Education Montgomery Apr 30"
Respectfully referred to C.C. Bartlett. S A Comm'r Selma. who will make such arrangements if possible by paying rent as will encourage this school to continue.
R D Harper
Supt Education
H M B

49.  See E and M 17.
Endorsements on letter of C.P. Wheeler

State of Ala. B R.F. & A.L. Montgomery. Apr 23d 1868
Respectfully referred to Bvt Lt Col. Edwin Beecher. Inspector B.R.F & A.L. for remarks.
By order of
Col & Bvt Brig Genl O.L. Shepherd
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy Bvt Major U.S.A.
A.A.A. Genl

Transcription Notes:
You want to see the number first. L.S. 75 = Letters Sent #75. These are Endorsements Sent, but #75. in Letters Sent Book is related to this Endorsement. I looked at Ghost towns, unincorporated places, and lists of towns and cities in Ala., but can't figure out place ____ Springs -