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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Hayneville. Apr. 22nd. 1869.

Col. Beecher.
Freedman's Bureau.
Montgomery

Sir.
We rec. your copies of the returned reports for rent. and had them signed correctly, and returned them about ten days ago. since then, we have heard nothing from you. and fear they are lost.
Our schools "keep on the even tenor of their way," making as good progress as could be expected. 
We have just begun to use the National Sec. Reader. and like it very much. Would it not seem like a new ear, if a 'rebel' board of Trustees should pay as good wages? That remains to be seen. We hope to hear from you soon as repairs are greatly needed here.
Respectfully, Mary Atwater.