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Petersburg Se 9th 1867 Mr. R. M. Manly S. J. of T Dear Sir Being about to start a school for the voluntary instruction of Colored Citizens in this City and being deficient in the necessary books and papers - we respectfully solicit your assistance in procuring the same. Have waited on Major Stowe by whom we were referred to you. Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Franklin Wood Box 183