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Fortress Monroe Va.
June 24 1865

Colonel -
Gen. Howard told me day before yesterday that he was ready to act in reference to our schools here, so far as to request you to turn over the Butler, or government School House to the A.M. Association at the close of the present term -

In making that order of transfer please be particular in specifying the other buildings & school furniture connected with the school house - as there is belonging to it, a rough house for teachers quarters - wood &c & a large number of slates - maps - charts &c with which the house is furnished but which might not be turned over without they were specified in the order - 

Yours &c
E. Knowlton

Col. O. Brown 
Asst. Comr &c
Richmond