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Newburgh, N.Y.,
Aug 7th /67
Rev. R. M. Manly,
Sup. of Schools, State of Va.
Bu. of R., F., & A. L.

Dear Sir,

I have at last ascertained that the Home Miss. Soc. are unable longer to continue my support, and wrote to Mr. Kennedy accordingly, who is reply sent me on of the circulars of the Am. Freedmen's Union Com.

In this I find that I am required to give written testimonials as to my habits of industry, economy, fidelity, patience and devotion to work, whether I have given satisfactory proof of ability, and whether I am in any