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Am'n Freed'n Aid Commiss'n
Washington, D.C.
Oct 14th 1865

Jacob R. Shipherd
Secretary

Acknowledges receipt of Gen Swaynes letter. Fears the "restoration" of real estate to Southern owners will militate against colored schools temporarily.

Transcription Notes:
militate — resist, hinder, discourage, oppose