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Office Agent Bureau,
R., F. and A. L.,
Girard, Ala., Feb. 25th, 1868

Mr. H. M. Brisk,
Supt. Education, B. R., F. & A. L.,
Montgomery, Ala.

[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

Dear Sir: Enclosed please find "Teacher's Report" for January 1868.  There are three other Schools in this county that the colored people are trying to sustain; but as they can get no help, they are not doing as well as could be wished.  A little money judiciously expended in the county would do much good.  Owing to the low price of Cotton, the Freedmen are unable to sustain Schools, but can help; and will pledge their wages for schooling, if, thereby, they can get some help; but it is very hard to start and carry on Schools, relying entirely on the Freedmen for funds to pay expences. In two instances the planters promise to board the teacher free, and with a little help great good might be done.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obt. Servant, 
J.B. Healy 
Agent