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5V Bureau R. F. & A.L. Office of A.S.A. Com'r 3rd Div 6th Sub. Dist. Va. Tappahannock Essex L. Va. May 13. 1868. Col. James Johnson Sub. Asst. Com'r. Sir; I have the honor to request that the Bureau R.F. & A.L. appropriate the sum of $100.00, to finish building a school-house in Essex County. - This building was commenced last year by the colored people and they were obliged to stop on account of not having means; they will be obliged to abandon it altogether unless they receive assistance. There can be at least fifty scholars taught in this school and at present there is not a school within twelve miles of the place. Very Respectfully, Your obt. servt. Watson R. Wentworth A.S.A. Com'r.
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