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[[preprinted]] 317 [[/preprinted]] failing with the Rental Ap's. There is not [[underlined]] a particle [[/underlined]] of danger. Even if the bill now before Congress becomes a law tomorrow, there is provision in it authorizing Genl Howard to carry out all [[underlined]] existing contracts [[/underlined]], so that we should pay all rents for the current year before transferring the funds. Please do not be alarmed about it, for I again assure you the money is as certain as anything can be. I have been and still are engaged in visiting the Schools and I find the greater part of them in very good condition. I think [[underlined]] all [[/underlined]] of your schools will compare favorably with any of the best white schools. Yours Respfy [[signature]] W L Van Derlip [[/signature]] Bvt Maj & Supt of Edu Miss Lowell