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would much prefer, if it be practicable, that some other than myself should join with Dr. Grey. Of course if it be thought necessary is here for me to take a part in the work I will do all that in me lies to forward it. It appears to me that the great foundation hope of the colored people lies in  an efficient school-system that will scatter education broadcast through the land. The schools in this District are inadequate to supply the zeal and thirst for knowledge amongst these people. I trust that the school work will come to the hands of those that can do it best, and that there will be established before long a school system permanent in character and capable of indefinite expansion. I have understood that the School Board of this dis. has taken up the matter of Freedmen's Schools, and commenced an enquiry as to whether they might not be brought under its supervision, to my mind, this idea is fraught with hope, and, if practically realized, I believe it will give an impetus and permanency to these schools which would be a blessing to the colored people.