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Opelika, Ala. Jan. 5, 1869. 
Hon. R.D. Harper
Supt Education, B.R. & O.L.
Montgomery

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

Dear Sir - As the Agency of the B.R. & O.L. at this place has closed; and as I am frequently asked whether the Government will continue to build repair and rent houses for colored schools, will you be so kind as to prepare to give a satisfactory answer to the above questions. 

I am, very respectfully
Your obt servt, 
J.E. Summerford, M.D. 
Co. Supt. Education.