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fact that only through my personal intervention in the matter could our school have been held in the church during the winter just passed

I think gentlemen if you will better inform yourselves as to our necessities you will give us that assistance which we so much need and so honorably try to deserve.

Hoping this explanation may serve my purpose & object & induce you to give us your hearty cooperation

I am Truly
Your friend
Jas. T. Williams

To
Bvt Brig Genl
O Brown
Richmond
Va.

[[Stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R. F.& A. L. REC'D HD QRS ASST COMMISSIONER MAY 28 1867 [[/stamp]]