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Office Apt. Supt. R F and A. L. Greenville Ala May 7/66. Major D. O. Kinsman A. A. Genl B. R. F. and A. L. [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Sir I have the honor to enclose a communication handed to me by the author Rev. Mr. Jarratt of this place. I believe that Mr. Jarratt is the proper person for managing a school for colored people; he has the required courage and also enjoys the respect of the community at large. He pointed out to me a suitable frame building, which can be leased at the rate of $20 00/100 per month and requested me to ask your approval to lease the same; if consistent with your views, please direct me as soon as possible. The former schoolmaster, who was so unfortunate in having his little institution lately destroyed by a gang of rowdies has consequently discontinued teaching, it would be therefore practicable to open a new school for the benefit of the colored people. Very Respectfully Your obdt. Servant F. O. Steinberg Capt. & Asst. Supt.