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On the 10th inst I made an application, similar to the present one, through the Bureau; but have not reached a reply, or it has not reached me.

In every Co. seat mentioned in that application, there are a few col'd people who would pay something to enjoy the advantages of a school; and they have no place to establish a school in; consequently, seem likely to go without for the present at least.

Allow me to make the suggestion, that though it is not a proper course to build school houses at random, as a rule; the establishment of schools, if ever so small, at the Co Houses; will have a great moral effect, as those places are visited by all of the leading men of the Co., and the State. 
And if it costs Gov. money, it will certainly be a good investment for the future.
We are imitative creatures; and Imitation is as much an incentive to progress, as it is to man's debasement. I expect you will