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Sub-District of Selma, BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMAN AND ABANDONED LANDS, Selma, Ala., November 14th 1868 [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Bvt. Lieut. Col. E. Beecher, U.S.V. Assist. Commissioner, Bu &c. Montgomery, Ala. Colonel; I have the honor to ask if an increase of rent of building occupied by the "Sear's School" in this city to $25 per month, would receive your approval. Mr. Sears says his present room is very crowded and applies to their office to rent a larger room. I have found a room that can be had for the purpose, which will better accommodate the school and be much better warmed. Such a change is necessary and your approval of increase of rent is respectfully recommended. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Chas C Bartlett Sub. Asst. Comm'r.
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Can't read the beginning and ending of the handwritten part. Not sure what the transcriber is referring to here. Seems accurate although Bu and c bothers me here and elsewhere.