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ointed a teacher to come and take charge of a colored school on the Hamiter farm. His name is Henry B. Whitmore of Middlesex N.Y. he has been in the band of Abraham, and has received a good education. I desire to get as many schools established as possible and will do all I can to get them in a flourishing condition. 
These polished arts have humanized mankind 
Softened the rude and calmed the boisterous mind. 

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H. F. Willis