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of the Freedmen as it will be necessary for their oldest children to get in 3 months by the 13th of October in order that they may assist their parents in harvesting their crops. which I am happy to inform you were never more promising - at this season - Enclosed I return your receipts signed as desired - Very Respectfully W. H. Hawkins Hon W. M. Colby, } L Rock Ark } P.S. I have forwarded a petition to Rev. B. Sears Staunton Va for a portion of the distribution of Peabody Fund. I hope to get this as I need every dollar [[strikethrough]] I can get [[/strikethrough]] can obtain to push