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The exception I speak of, is a family of free blacks, (that is, have never been slaves,) universally detested by their own color for their overbearing disposition, and who have been allowed in impose upon me, by withholding for their use, articles of household necessity, that were sent here for the benefit of the teachers, by the Association, and that were entrusted to their keeping during vacation. Upon my return I politely demanded these things, as my necessity required, when they were, very much to my surprise, insolently refused. The remaining blacks are very much incensed at the conduct of this family, and indignant at the course pursued by Capt. Lawrence. As to the latter, it has not only perplexed me very much, but has severely wounded by feelings, by listenening to idle tales, and reporting them where they could prove detrimental to my interests, without having first allowed me to speak a word in explanation or in defence of myself.

The colored people here are both to part with me, volunteering as an inducement for my detention, in some instances, to pay the salary, at least to assist.

Yours, respectfully, [[signature]] Georgie Woolman [[/signature]]
Oakville, Md.