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Bureau R.F. and AL.
H.q. Asst Comr. Dept. Potomac
Richmond, Va. Oct 12th 66

Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl. O.O. Howard, Comr. for instructions

The class of persons that will be reached by this enterprise is much in need of instruction and the interests of the Government require their education as much as that of colored children - 

The society herein named, is under the control of gentlemen of the highest standing, and is every way adapted to carry out the undertaking -

The history of their labors the past year is sufficient guarantee that the work will be prosecuted successfully -

In the absence of Maj. Genl. Schofield
Asst. Comr.
O Brown
A.A.A.G

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War Department Bu. of R.F & A L.
Washington D.C. Oct 17th 1866

Respectfully returned to Major Genl J.M. Schofield Assistant Commissioner for Virginia. who will please inform the Commissioner whether there is any Govt building at Richmond which can be made available for this purpose - No appropriation was made by Congress for the erection of school buildings.

By order of.
Major General Howard Commissioner
A.P. Ketchum
Act. Asst. Adjt. General

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[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. OCT 19 1866 [[/stamp]]

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