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Mr. Wm M. Colby, Supr. Edu. Bu. R. F. and A. L. Little Rock, Ark. Dear Sir- I wish you "a happy New Year:" I do not know as it is necessary for me to write to you, for I presume Mr Lyman keeps you posted in all particulars: but thought perhaps you would like to hear from me directly. I feel very much disappointed in regards to the "colored people". I expected to find them eager to learn, and willing, glad to improve the opportunities which are given them: but, on the contrary, as far as my experience goes, they seem to act as though it was doing us a great favor, that they should allow us to teach them,