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Congress through its wisdom appropriated eleven million for their (freedman) benefit. As soon this was done a warm Simpathy Sprung into existance. Can you believe this is genuine No; This letter is writen with due deference to any man in this community; I learn on yesterday the freedman George was notified to desist from [[strikethrough]] further [[/strikethrough]] teaching and any further efforts to increase his School this comes in bad grace, and should be corrected. I would remark this boy George is entirely competent to teach and will take a greater interest than any white man will or can take Hoping that you will reconsider and give him the appointment A majority of the citizens of this place agree with me and would sign if necessary. Yours Truly T.L. Appleby