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tered any overt open opposition, but meet with abundance of what may be called "passive resistance"
The influence of the leaders among the Colored people is here as I believe it is generally unfavorable. I believe the influence of the colored preachers & leaders is a serious injury to the black race.
Yours Respty
Sam'l Lea

E M Wheelock
Supert of Schools
for Freedmen &c