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felt in the schools, and many of the freedpeople ar so poor that they can hardly buy school books at the high rates at which they are sold in this place. Why cannot books be obtained from some of the benevolent Associations at the North? If so, please inform me how I can obtain the books.
I am, Sir
Very respectfully
Your Ob't Serv't
Ira H. Evans
S.A. Com'r.
Bureau R.F. & A.L.

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