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Sparta Ala June 13th 1870 Mr. Col. Edwin Beacher Dear Sir The school House rented by Mr Silas Outlaw is a frame house plain about 20 by 22 feet worth I suppose in This Country When it is near a Steam Saw mill about 50 dollars or perhaps 75. The land is worth say 5 dollars per acre You may regard these figures as approximating the truth. I have not time now to Visit the Locality but send these figures from Mr Outlaws Representation and I am satisfied They are nearly right Yours Truly Wm P. Miller PS I need another letter. Glad I did right in reporting those schools for which we ask no help. always will to any thing to promote The cause of Education or Religion W.P.M.