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school at a just compensation. and  would be at the mercy of the trustees. I feared to trust the chances, and besides I had not the money to pay my passage. I have been here endeavoring to get up a pay school but they are slow to move. I tried a day school but only two have attended as yet.  The colored people seem very desirous that I shall remain among them. and some have promised to do their utmost to get up a large night school. 
I have obtained a situation in the Clerk's Office where I can write during the day thereby earning something and at night I will try the school. Board is high here and taking everything together I have looked at times on the dark side and felt almost discouraged. Yet I have a Friend, and to him I am willing to leave all. I