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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office General Superintendent Education.
Washington, May 19th, 1871.

Mr. Geo Butler & others
Wyattstown Mo

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Sir:
I am instructed to reply to your letter of to 15th inst that Congress having made no appropriation for continuing aid to Schools, it will be impossible to help you. It is much to be regretted, but the Commissioner hopes you will continue your efforts to establish and sustain a good school
Very respectfully
A. A. A. General