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the matter I requested a dozen soldiers from Major [[Slivart?]] their arrival had the desired effect and the case was taken up by the civil authority but as yet has not been tried for want of certain witnesses.

The school has closed here and the advancement made by the scholars has been great. It is my desire to establish more schools. I have made arrangements with the freedmen for the erections of lay school houses in different sections  The time taken by the duties of Registering officer has somewhat infringed with my Bureau duties but I hope to catch up now as Registering is progressing finly.

I am Capt Very Respty
Your Svt
W.S. Chase
2d Lt V.R.C. & A.S.A.C.

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