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the fact to the Asst. Commissioner, and was by him instructed to use the money appropriated for the month of May as I deemed proper for the use of the school for which it was given.
I do not presume to "dictate" how the money of the A.M.A. shall be used; but as the representative of the Government, and the fact that this money was obtained upon my certificate, I do claim, and shall insist that it be expended upon that school and to the credit of the Bureau.
In support of my views that it is not the intention of the Bureau to reimburse charitable associations for the expenses of Teachers, I enclose herewith a copy of Circular No 22. War Dept Bu.R.F. and A.L. Washington dated July 1, 1867
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant

Capt V.R.C.
Sub. Asst. Comm'r