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November 16th, 9

Mr. J. M. Kirkwood,
Supr of Priv. Instruction
Henry, Henry Co. Tenn.

Sir: 

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 11th inst and in reply thereto: I enclose a contract (in triplicate) for the materials are to be furnished to erect the School House for freedmen in Henry Co. Tenn. Please enter in the contract - the materials furnished and the price of the same. The memoranda enclosed will serve as a guide in making these entries in the manner required.

Please cause the three copies to be signed in the presence of a witness and return the same to this office without delay.

Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
C E Compton
Bvt Lt Col USA Supt of Ed Tenn.