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conducted upon a Christian but an unsectarian basis.

I am authorized to state that the donation and acceptance of a suitable site for such a school in or near this city will be followed by the erection of a building or buildings upon the same during the present year.

The want of teachers for colored schools throughout the State is urgently felt and this want it will be the promise of such a school to supply.

Hoping the enterprise will have at least your moral support and if consistent with your views something more substantial.

I have the honor to be