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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.