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Lexington Va Dec 12th/65 Rev'd - Manley Supt. Col'd Schools. State of Va Dear Sir The schools of Lexington are now open. I came here on Saturday even'g last had a mass meeting of the colored people. On Sunday Eg. organized the day school yesterday. (Monday) morning. The evening school. Last Evening today the second session of day school. I expect a force of teachers from A M A. in a few days. I have already 325 pupils including day & Eveng. There is much opposition to the schools as expected, would be the case