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Headquarters Fifth Military District, 
STATE OF TEXAS,
BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN, AND ABANDONED LANDS,
Office of Superintendent of Education,
Austin Tex
Feby. 23. 1869.

Brevet Capt C.S. Roberts AAAG
Sir,
I have the honor to recommend the approval of the within contract for the repair of a school house 4 miles from this city on the west side of the River. It is in a thickly settled and thriving neighborhood. The land is donated, the deed of which is in this office for record and reference. The building is not finished and the Freedmen are unable to complete it unaided; but will furnish Desks &c if done by the Bureau. I urge its completion, being assured of a school of from 50 to 75 children. Respectfully
Jos. Welch 
Supt of Ed