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Rockville  Mongomery County  Md.

July 21st 1868

Rev John Kimball

Dear sir

I held a meeting of the people of this place last night and had a long talk with them. And I think they are moved at last. I made the acquaintance of a colored lady two weeks a go, and she had not long since bought 18 acres of land. I told her our object and after thinking the matter over she give half an acre to the people if they would accept the present. They in meeting assembled accepted the gift by a unanimous vote. And also returned thanks to her for the present and they are now ready to go ahead with the school House in getting out the heavy timbers and raising money.

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