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Lynchburg Va.
March 23rd, 1869

Capt R.S.Lacey.

Dear Sir:
Please find enclosed a petition by the colored people of this City to obtain one of the barrack buildings for a free school. We ask your influence in the proper channels, and if our petition is granted will be under great obligations to you. Please give us your signature. 

On behalf of the people, 
Samel F. Kelsee.