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Tower Hill Appomattox Co. July 1st 1869 R.M. Manly Esqr. Dear Sir I am very sorry to state, that at present, The number of scholars are small, and they will remain so, until after "Harvest." I am now staying for a mere nothing, on account of getting a large winter school; and not having any help from any society, whatever. I cannot make "Ends" meet, hoping you can assist me in some way. I remain Yours Most. Obed. Ser't. Thomas J. Lythgoe