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The American Missionary Association (Central Office, 53 John Street, New York,) has been working twenty years for the African race. Since the beginning of the Rebellion it has turned special attention to the Freedmen. Whatever a wise Christian benevolence prompts in their behalf, by way of Common Schools, Normal Schools, Orphan Homes, Relief of the suffering, and direct religious effort, the Association undertakes, to the full extent of the means furnished by the friends of the colored people.

AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION

[[strikethrough]] Mission Home, [[/strikethrough]]

Princeton, N.J. Sept 9th 1868

Bro. Manly

Yours of the 7th inst is at hand. We are laying our plans to go to Staunton, and will start as soon as possible. It may take us till the 15th of Oct to raise money enough for our support. We are having good success now. Please give me the names of some of the leading Colored men at Staunton, and the name of the Bureau officer there. Do you