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October 7th 9

Mr. J. W. Bryant
Supt of Pub. Instructions
Decherd, Franklin Co. Tenn

Sir:
Enclosed I herewith return the Original deed for the Brazleton School House lot. The same has been examined and found to be defective as follows.

1st No considerations is stated
2nd The description of the land is imperfect. Neither the number of the section or Township, or the name of the County or State in which the land is situated is given. A consideration is generally held to be custodial through a gift and absolute deed: though a gift or voluntary conveyance will be effectual as between the parties and in only liable to be questioned in certain cases where the rights of creditors and subsequent purchasers are concerned.  

In other aspects this deed contractually complies with the requirements of the Commissioner of this Bureau. Please return the deed corrected as early as possible.

Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
C. E. Compton
Bvt Lt Col. U.S.A. Supt of Ed.