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Staunton Va Dec 19, 1866.

R. M. Manly

Dear Sir
Your Missive was received the 17th and in reply will say that there must be some mistake somewhere, but where I am unable to say - As the whole number enrolled and the average No [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] in attendance are the most important questions I will ans. - The whole number of Colored pupils enrolled is 360, average attendance last month 230. - If I was able to write now, I would give you full particulars concerning our School. I am most sick a bed. Will write you again soon. 
With much respect
I am sir 
Yr. obt. Servt
J. H. Piper