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Christiansburg, Va., May 1st, 1870. Rev. R M Manly Sup of Ed, Dear Sir: The colored community at Crab Creek, six miles from Christiansburg, Montgomery County, have a building lot of their own, and are making efforts to build them a school house. Could you possible render them assistance to the amt. of $50, $60, or $75. The latter is needed. They will have a large school, and can be supplied with a teacher. Please write me definitely if possible at once. Very respectfully CS Schaeffer
Transcription Notes:
Addressed to Reverend Ralza M. Manly, superintendent of education in Virginia.