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boxes & put into one what suited him to send me. Kept some presents which were for my scholars and a bed quilt for myself as assistant &c.  And today he sent me an order saying I should receive no colored children outside of camp.  I have two large rooms here, can take every  child in camp & out.  I have plenty of books plenty of room and plenty of help to teach and I want to teach all I can.  Let every child come that wants.  Now is their time.  I have 80 day and 25 night scholars.  I am proud of my school and love it. It shall rank with the best.  I came not for pleasure but to teach.  I shall spare no time