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Bureau of R.F & A Lands Office of Asst Sub Asst Comr. Leesburg Va. Jan 31st 1868 Bvt Lt Col S.P. Lee S.A. Comr. Bu of R.F. and A L Alexandria Va Colonel: A week or two since I went to Upperville for the purpose of seeing what I could do toward organizing a school for the colored people at that place, I found this could not be done unless the use of a house could be secured, which at length I succeeded in doing. I forward herewith lease in triplicate for the same which I trust will meet the approval of Superior Head Quarters Upperville is just across the line in Fauquier County I am, Col, Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Sidney B. Smith A.S.A. Comr.