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Leesburg Va Augt 11th 1869 R M Manly, Esq Richmond Va Sir Yours acknowledging the receipt of deed has been rec'd I inclose your agreement executed by Joseph Rivers and C Bailey two colored men named as trustees in the deed who are responsible persons. As soon as you return the deed I will have it executed & put on record Please forward the funds as soon as you can - the building is now being framed. Yours truly Wm B Downey