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endured the [[strikethrough]] evils, the poverty,[[/strikethrough]] hunger the nakedness and the unavenged wrongs of their transition state.

Their churches have been great gainers in an increasing demand, for minutes of better qualifications, and a softening of the extravagancies of their forms of worship.

The Schools have developed self-respect and a desire for permanent homes and the comforts and decencies of life.

And finally, there has been a powerful reflex influence upon the white population. Many of them, in their poverty, and been compelled to see their own children growing up in ignorance, outstripped in knowledge [[strikethrough]] in knowledge [[/strikethrough]] by a class that had no business to do it! They are that their only help is to be found in a race in the arena of the school room, and they will demand the opportunity to run.

The future has never looked as hopeful for the poor and ignorant of both races as at the present time.

Respectfully Submitted
R M Manly
Supt Education Va