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Valdosta Ga.
May 16th 1864.

Dear bro. Tom. 

I receive your letter respecting the contributions for the payment of the colored peoples Church Debt the other day, and in answer thereto can say, that I am not anxious to receive the balance now, but if it be desirable to pay it you are informed that after taking off one third of that already raised, you will find that in reality only $267.00 is paid in. 400.00 dollars was the cost after subtracting 150, and the interest I charge is 192$ which is what is generally realized for houses in "good times". The one hundred & ninety two added to the 400 principle, makes 592 dollars to be paid. 267.00$ from that leaves the church indebted to me 325 dollars still.
  
If the balance is paid,I will hold the church, that is the deed to it, for the colored people, as some one will have that to do, but I cannot sell it then.
  
The cause of Christ is holding its own here as well as almost anywhere I know of, but, it is not very bright, taking a world view of the subject. It will ultimately prevail we know, but it seems to ebb at times, at others to prosper.
  
My health is as good as I could expect, and better than I deserve.
  
With the best wishes for your prosperity, and success in preaching, I am yours in Christ. G.W. Pritcherd

To bro. Ned
You may pay over the money raised. Give my love to all enquirers.