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[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] 402 Vol 3 1868 Sub Dist of Talladega Bureau R F & A L Talladega Ala Nov 16th 68 R.D. Harper Supt of Education Montgomery Ala Sir The enclosed paper was handed to me by Mrs C.M. Hofson, the teacher of the Free School at this place. There are now over one hundred pupils attending this School, some of them unable to purchase their books. Very Respectfully Your Obt Svt Geo. P. Sherwood 1st Lieut 42d U.S. inft Sub Asst Commr