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May 2nd

Mrs Cochrane
 
Mrs [[?]] James (colored woman) states that you are in arrears to her at the sum of $15 for board. She says the agreement was $20 per month She states that she has only received $5 on account. Therefore $15 are still due. You are required to appear this month to the Board.
Very Respectfully 

E M Wheelock
Lieut & Secty

Official
V E Garland


May 2nd

Mr. Lewis

You are respectfully informed that your [[illegible]].

Very Respectfully
E.M. Wheelock
Lt. & Sect.

Official
V E Garland.

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Could the lady's name be Mrs. Frank James, or Mrs. Sarah James? Any suggestions? There was a Mrs. Sarah James in New Orleans who was black, in 1860.

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