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N. E. Branch Freedmen's Union Commission.
Recently New England Freedmen's Aid Society.
No. 8 STUDIO BUILDING,
BOSTON, July 17th 1868

Mr. Manly,
Dear Sir,
Miss Gardner has returned from Charlottesville and informs us that land is purchased for school purposes, and held in trust by three colored men - We wish now to secure without delay the "lumber from useless buildings" and the pecuniary aid necessary from the Bureau to erect the school house - Will you advise us first I am to make the application to ensure a favorable