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and generally of the occupants.; at one house, that of a white woman, I found the occupant engaged in altering a dress, given her by Mrs. P for her daughter, this was the only evidence of actual employment presented to me. Mrs. Parker and others informed me that her field of labor extended over the whole city, and embraced a variety of devices to give, what might by a stretch of the imagination be called employment, to the indigent colored people, for which they are paid, out of the contributions of Northern friends.  It is but due to Mrs. Parker to say that she herself displays a humane and philanthropic spirit, and is spoken of in the highest terms, by the lady teachers of the "Albert Street" School, as well as by all the colored people with whom I conversed, concerning her. Each and all stating, that she is indefatigable in her exertions. I would respectfully suggest the propriety of my again visiting her school on my return from Loudon County, when I may hit on a day, that will show a gathering of her pupils. 
Should further instructions be necessary for me, please have them addressed to 217 - 22nd Street Washington D.C.

I am Sir, Very Respectfully
R.F. Hunten