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Bureau R. F.& A.L. Hd Qrs 2nd Divis 2nd Sub Dist Waverly Station Sussex Co Va October 29, 1868. Maj. J. R. Stone Sub. Asst. Com. B. R. F. & A.L. Petersburg Va Maj. I have the honor to request authority to rent a building at this place owned by J. H. Brooke to be used as a freedmans school house at a monthly rental of $10.00 to date from Nov. 1st, 1868. Said building is 20x30 feet in size and heated by a stove. A teacher has been engaged and is here ready to open a school. It is expected that as many as 65 scholars will attend. I enclose lease properly executed for rent of the same. Very Respectfully You Obedt Servant P.H. McLaughlin A.S.A.C. B.R.F.& A.L.
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