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205 April 29 Mr. J.W. Barnes Agt &c Dear Sir: The application of certain colored men for assistance in the rebuilding of a church school house at Smithfield, with your endorsement, has been referred to me for recommendation. It appears that the building is already erected. I desire to whether the $50 asked for is to reimburse colored people for the contributions they have already made, or whether it is to meet unpaid bills of lumber dealers, hardware dealers, mechanics &c Respectfully Yours Truly R.M. Manly Sup Education