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to the preparation of pupils to teach. This plan I approve. I don't think there will be any material to spare for a church but if there should be one might be built. I can attend to the whole matter. Money can be raised here and elsewhere by subscription, perhaps enough so that the Bureau need only give the building;  but if not I would recommend that the Bureau supply the balance that might be required. The property can be deeded to a committee of persons chosen by the colored people and approved by me. I earnestly approve and recommend this plan of proceeding. 
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servant
Marcus S. Hopkins
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