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a decenting voice to have Mr Perry take charge of the school again.  They asked weather you would aid them in paying the teacher's salary or not.  I told them that I would state their case to you as they intend to build.  I thought that you would do so.  Mr Perry wants some temperance constitutions and papers to raise temperance societies here which is much needed, he has started one and seems to have great influence among the colored people here he is also Mayor of the town.  Mr Perry wants those constitutions as soon as he can get them as he has no rules except a few he has written out he will write to you in a few days for the trustees. 

Verry Respectfuly yours
[[signature]] John H. Butler [[/signature]]
Agt.