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1869 L.R. 1102 Tenn Pulaski, Giles Co. Tenn. June 7th 1869 Clark, Ruben P Teacher Requests aid in erecting a Graded School of a high order at Pulaski, Tenn. Wishes to know to what extent the Bureau would be willing to contribute. [[stamp]] C.E. COMPTON BVT. LT. COL. U.S. ARMY JUN 8 1869 [[/stamp Bu. R.F. and A.S. Office: Supt. of Education Nashville Tenn June 9th 1869 Respectfully returned to Mr. R.P. Clark who is requested to inform this office of the amount, to be devoted to the within purpose, which can be raised by the people (white & colored) who are interested in the same. C.E. Compton Bvt Lt Col USA Supt. of Education EB Page 319 [[stamp]] C.E. COMPTON BVT. LT. COL. U.S. ARMY JUN 8 1869 [[/stamp five hundred dollars Please also inform the prospect if any of any of obtaining assistance for the Peabody fund & to whom I should apply - Hoping you will consider this matter & do what you can for us I am Yours very Respectfully R.P. Clark Teach Freedman