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[[Au]]gusta here told me that in as much as steps had been taken to inaugurate the plan of Mr Alvord and Gen Tillson that might let the association continue the experiment for enough to demonstrate whether it would succeed or fail, and then if it fails as I think it probable, the Colored People would be more willing to accept the plan you proposed. A committee of six are now canvassing the city to obtain subscriptions in hand and pledged, for the support of their schools, they are to report to a meeting next Saturday evening. I trust you will think it best to come down and help inaugurate your plan if this fails.
Yours truly
E.A. Cooley