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not evidence sufficient of my sentiment. So far as the political necesity of educating the colored people is concerned, it seems to me that every man who will divest himself of prejudice for one moment will see that it is entirely important to our future prosperity. But I have no room for this argument in fact it is unnecesary.

I have been unanimously selected by the Association to remain in charge of the school, and now present this as my application for the situation  I have agreed to teach a day and 
night school for the sum of fifty dollar per month. The association has agreed to pay fifteen dollar of this amount  I expect to try to do my whole duty and hope this may meet your approbation

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