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Tower Hill
Appomattox Co Va
October 6th 1868

Lieut Louis A Nesmith
12th U.S. Infantry
Asst S.A. Commissioner
6th Division 7th Sub Dist.
Bureau of R.F. & A.L.
Appomattox C.H Va

Sir:
I have the honor to request an appropriation of one hundred and one dollars to build a house for freedmens School at this place. I organized a school here in January 1868 and had an average attendance of about 60 Scholars daily. The following is the materials required: 
8000 Shingles at $6.00 per  $48.00
3000 Ft Lumber at $15.00  $45.00
100 Lbs Nails at 8 c per lb  8.00
Total. $101.00

Very Respectfully Y. R Ob St
Alvin Varner
Teacher

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