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0554 Head Quarters 2d Division Bureau R F & A Lands Pittsylvania C H. Nov 15th 1868 Mr. R. M. Manly Dear Sir When in Richmond a short time since I had a conversation with you in regard to establishing a school at this place. I have secured a teacher Miss. Alma Tucker. The freedpeople will pay Miss Tuckers board and to have a school the Bureau will have to pay the other expenses rent for school house and teachers salary. I can secure a suitable building for a school for $20 per month The Teacher is here ready to enter uppon her duties I earnestly request that the Bureau do furnish nesessary means to establish a school hoping to hear from you soon I remain Your obdt Servt William Leahy A.S.A. Commr
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