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June 5th 9

Mr. Dudley Gordon:
Sir:

I am sorry that when General Howard and the Bureau at Richmond are trying to do your people good- sending you a good teacher and helping in the support of your school, you should prefer to listen to such a man as Mr. Melody and refuse to receive the advantages we offer you. My information from the most reliable sources, satisfies me that Mr. Melody is entirely unfit to be the teacher of your children; and you yourself and your people know that it is so. 

If Miss Scott's school is not well attended by children, no school will be aided there. If her school is not in the best place, and a better place can be provided, I shall be glad to put it in a better place as soon as practicable. But your people must come up to the support of her school where it is, for the present, if they wish aid from Bureau. If, however, your people, generally, prefer to take Mr. Melody's advice, you can take your own way. If he is such a man as you admire and trust, I do not see how I can aid you, until you change your minds. 

Your Friend 
R.M. Manly 
Sup. Education