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Garland August 20th 1868 Mr. R.D. Harper Supt of Education [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Dr Sir I contemplated establishing a school in the town of Garland, but hearing that free schools are soon to be established I feel some hesitancy in commencing as I know not how soon such schools may commence which would throw me out of employment unless I was to get the appointment as teacher of it. You will please inform me as soon as possible when such schools will be established, so that I may know how to act Very Respectfully W.T. Watson P.S. Direct to Garland Butler Co Ala.