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& adopted consistent with our authority towards fostering the cause of Education. Thus only can permanent benefits be secured to the Emancipated Race.
Very respectfully
Your obdt. Servant.
James Gillette
Capt 15th Inf. Bvt. Maj. U.S.A.
Sub=Asst. Commr.