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Aug. 5

Mr. F. G. Shaw, Chair & Com.
Dear Sir:
You speak of sending seven teachers to Richmond and four to Alexandria. I am not quite certain whether that is exclusive or inclusive of some colored teachers employed here. I would like to know exactly how much is meant, that I may provide, otherwise, for all vacancies. If you send four ladies to Peterburg, and they would take charge of four colored teachers (thus fully occupying one building) I expect to be able to pay about $10 per month to each of those (colored) teachers, which with what they could collect from the pupils would support them. This would be from an outside charity. 
With regard to our proposed school system here, it is not yet a fixed fact, and may fail. As soon as it is determined I will advise you. Will the ladies of your committee give me as much information as they have in regard to the persons who will be sent - (I mean who will be sent)
Very Respy
R.M. Manly
Sup Edn