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E & M P. 26 Flo 263 O.S.A.C.
Bureau R.F. and A.L. 
Sub D. of Brunswick Geo
Brunswick Aug 8th 1867

Respectfully returned to Col. C. C. Sibley - Asst. Comr Geo - Upon investigation it is found that there is need on Mr Cs place of some suitable house for school and church purposes, and a very great need of the presence of some person to not only teach children their A.B.C. - but also to instruct the adults in their rights privileges and duties. 

The erection of a school house upon this plantation, would leave the needs of several others unprovided for whose claims are equally urgent.

Erect a building of suitable size at or near Jeffersonton, the central point and all can be accommodated. 

The wants of the people demand it. A building upon a plantation  [[illegible]] be more or less under the control of an influence adverse to the proper development of the people. 

It is not clearly seen how the plea of "inability to erect this school house himself" holds good with Mr. C. It is believed that if he were possessed of a little of that "philanthropy" which he terms "sentimental" he would soon find means to do the work. 

The impossibility of getting a teacher who would do his whole duty and "not disturb the present pleasant relations existing between Mr. C and his hands", the probability that he can erect his own building if he choose, the fact that he refused to sell or lease a piece of land upon which to place a building for the accommodation of all the Freedmen, and the inconsistency of extending aid the result of which is doubtful- seem sufficient reason for recommending that no money be given. 

But it is urged that there is a great and crying need for schools at this point. 

Douglas G. Risley
2nd Lt. 42nd Inf.
S.A.C.

[[stamp]] Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Rec'd Aug 12 '67 Georgia Office Ass't Comm'r [[/stamp]]

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