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to the land. I have secured a joint lease from both parties, and by the end of the ensuing month hope to have the Building completed. 
The school at this place is prospering finely. Both Schools are conducted well and I know of no suggestions I could make that would be beneficial, having great faith in the capabilities of both teachers
There exists no bitterness of feeling on the part of the White citizens towards the Blacks, all seem to accept the situation and now acknowledge, that of the Freed people must become citizens they should be educated in order to make them good citizens
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J R Fitch
1st Lieut Sub Ass't Com. 
B. of R.F. & A.L.

Lt. Kirkman
A.A.A. Genl
B. of R.F. & A.L.