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Salem, P. Office Fauquier County Va January 16th 1868 Dear Sir: Twice I saw you in Washington City, I have seen Capt E. B. Gates at F.B. at Warrenton. As he approved of the plan to assist the Colored People at this place to establish a school, the appreciation from thro: me was endorsed by Capt. Gates and forwarded to your Department either in Richmond or Washington. We have secured a good lot on which to erect the building and with the help of the Bureau as to the materials and