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therefore receive the donation in charity appreciating the motive and the people [[footnote]] who feel a sincere interest, & compassion, for those, so lately allowed the privilege of learning to read God's word, & worship Him without fear of man's interdiction.

I hope Mrs Hitchcox, whom I met at your house, may have some of the tracts and a few of the cards, with the Scripture texts.

Please acknowledge the reception of the box addressing
Mr David Tillman
Care of Mr Powers, corner of Ninth and Parish.
Philadelphia Pa.

Mr David Tillman is a colored minister who has interested, & collected, & packed the books.

[[footnote]] + Though they are also poor, themselves, [[/footnote]]

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