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Leonardtown M.d
Nov. 30th 1869

Maj. D.G. Swain,
Supt of Education

Dear Sir

I am happy to inform you that the schools in our county are progressing more than they were since I wrote you last.

I hope that the good feeling that is manifesting itself since I last wrote you will continue.

Another important measure I must inform you has manifested itself, that is "temperance," which was the most esential thing among the colored people in my district  They have left off those bad habits and come to the conclusion that [[underlined]] "Honesty" and Sobriety" are