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New England Branch Freedmen's and Union Commission
No. 8 STUDIO BUILDING,
Boston, Aug 3d 1866

Rev. R. M. Manley - 
Richmond Va.

My Dear Sir -
I regret that I cannot answer you definitely and send the money you propose to expend fitting up our buildings but the fact is I am almost alone, no such institution as a society or committee being found in Boston at this season.  I have however called for a meeting of committees on the 13th inst and then I shall be able to advise you as to our proposal.  Meanwhile if you will secure such of the barrack lumber as you will be able to use we will aid you to put the work through without further delay.

Respectfully, J. H. Chapin Sec'y