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National Freedman's Relief Association,
(New York Branch of the American Freedmen's and Union Commission,)
No. 76 John Street, N.Y.

Francis George Shaw, President. | William George Hawkins, Corresponding Secretary. | E.C. Estes, Sec. Ex. Com. and Bureau Agent.
Joseph B. Collins, Treasurer, 40 Wall Street. | J. Miller McKim, Chairman Teachers Committee. | James J. Woolsey, Sec. Tea. and Fin. Com.

New York, July 19th 1866.

Rev. R.M. Manly.
Supt. Schools, etc.

Dear Sir.
Your discriminating letters were duly received, & will be properly respected. You will feel free to speak plainly as to the qualifications of our teachers at Richmond. Very especially do we request it. We want the qualified only.

We will attend to the accounts of friend Chase, & relieve you.

Very truly yours,
James J. Woolsey.

(Mr. Hawkins will attend to your note to him.)