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C30 (R., F., & A.L., Vol. 14,) 1868.

Warrenton Va
C.16, R.F and A.L, Va, 1 vol 1869.

April 15", 1869
Cook Geo T
Teacher of Freedmans School

States that some of the colored people members of the Baptist Church worshiping in the freedmens schoolhouse are anxious to build a church and have claimed the land upon which the Schoolhouse stands. The church members claims it. others contend that the Bureau has full right to the ground for Educational purposes.
Asks if the Govt would not sooner protect a school than allow a denominational church to assume controls of the premises, further states that Col. S. P. Lee has the deed and is familiar with the case

WRAPPER (1 Enclosures.)

See P.L.B Apr 19 1869 -
Received Bureau R., F., & A.L.,  , 1868.

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