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request of you to recommend that the appropriation be made to aid them in the glorious work

I have enquired of the whites in the vicinity of the School building if a white teacher could get board but none of them will consent to board one and would therefore suggest that a colored teacher be employed. 

Hoping this may receive your earliest attention

I am
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
J.F. Wilcox
Capt. V.K.C. any asst
Supt Sumy any Sussex Co Va