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to give an elevated tone and leading influence to the whole.

5.  This school should be a feeder to the Howard University.  It is the only classical school in the State for colored youth.  The Hampton School takes maturer young people and fits them directly for teachers.  The Baptist school in this city takes grown men and fits them directly for the ministry.  This, from the nature of the cause, must be the training school for the University, for all the youth of this city who seek a liberal education. 

6.  The help asked for will put this school in a position of independence so far as future support is concerned.

Yours Respectfully
R. M. Manly
Supt of Ed

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