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is the term generally used, and it is only for the want of a little Money that they are yet without knowledge -

The white citizens are not slow in giving their assistance constantly, as far as practical working is concerned, for many (including Ladies) with the writer do have school on the Sabbath when we try to impart some good for their Souls benefit in connection with the other, having no place sufficient large enough to hold them all, our efforts are lost - in this respect.

I have (as my portion of the expenses) given a quarter of an acre of ground for the purpose of a School building for the Colored People, a Deed having been drawn to that effect, and now only wait for a lot of Lumber to erect the building-if possible we would like to have from five to Six hundred dollars worth of lumber. if you can or will help us now before the cold weather approaches, you will ever be regarded as a true Friend to us all

Sincerely Yours Geo. S. Richardson
No. 9 North St. Baltimore, Md