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clear of blame. If I go home now my reputation will be injured & I will have nothing but a good name. Because it will be said. I was sent away as unworthy. I am not unworthy and I will prove it to all down here if I have time. I ask this favor. I know Col has influence with you, But he is not infallable no more than other men. I was respectful to him & I mean to be. He and one of the teachers here who did not agree with me on the Island, have predjudiced all the white people down here against me. They only treat me politely for politeness sake, and because this

[[left margin]] I am proud of my school and ashamed for no one to visit then [[/left margin]]

[[right margin]] front thee please answer this letter or come down whichever suits thee best. Sincerely Sallie Cadwallader
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