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find a man, willing or suitable, to act as a Justice or Magistrate, in this Beat. The vacancy - ought to be filled at once cases are increasing constantly - when it again some authority - to adjust them speedily - such as "contracts", "division of interests" - "[[?]]" - "larceny" - "adultery", &c &c &c-

The School here has been under way for a month - There are 50 pupils 30 day - and 20 night - to whom is the monthly report to be made?  I wish to establish another, and need Books. when in Selma recently - I applied to Lieut Sharkley - and he promised to obtain and send them - they have not been received-

There are many, very old and indigent Negroes - in this neighbourhood -  They will suffer in winter - if some provision is not made - for their support and comfort -  A "poor House" - if well managed - would be of great service can not some means be derived for this purpose?

I want to thank you - for a consideration on each of the subjects - contained in this letter - and at your earliest convenience.

Yours very respectfully
Loranza James