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Head-Quarters Sub-District of Alabama Montgomery, Ala., March 14th, 1867 Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard Commissioner, at the earnest request of Col. Seawell, who is one of our best citizens. At the time the within application was made, it did not appear how school funds could be used for other than school purposes, and for public, rather than ecclesiastical schools. While, therefore, Mr. Seawells' object is an excellent one, it does not present itself in such shape, as to be, in my opinion, lawfully aided. Very Respectfully Your obdt. servt. C.W. Buckley Supt. Education War Department Bureau R.F. and A.L. Washington Mch 18th 1867 Respectfully referred to major Genl Wager Swayne Assistant Commr. for Alabama for remarks By order of Major Genl Howard F.D. Sewall Actg Asst Adjt. General 3658