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Churchville May 2nd 1870. Major Vanderlip, Sir Now that the weather is getting pleasant. (as we are obliged to have our meetings out doors owing to my school-house being so very small) I will be thankful if you and some other friends of the colored people will address the residents of this place at the earliest day convenient to you. A day's meeting is very much needed here as the people are