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We have had to contend against great prejudices held in the Whites but have now succeeded so far well. Our Sabbath School now going is very large. Our building which is 22x20 is far insufficient to accommodate those who seek for light. We have appointed Thomas T. Johnson, our present colored minister to advise with you and he will call upon you for help asked in this letter. Henry his x mark Lawson Charles x Jones Vincent x Kelly Archable x Kelly Edmund x Lee Peter x Hungerford Luke x Dammous Committee in behalf of Church & Schools, I respectfully present this petition to you asking you to aid my congregation in their wants as stated Thomas T Johnson