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The School be supported - what society will aid. What kind & size is the building What is done to it. What remains to be done - to it in debt - in any way but the col'd people with the aid promised certainly support a school. &c &c.

I shall probably be able to aid to a very limited amount from Peabody Fund after 1st of Oct: - Best if some northern society is aiding the school they with the freedmen should support it. Reply immediately
J. R. Lewis
Bvt. Col. U.S.A.
Supt. of Edn

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