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Amelia C.H. Va. Sept. 21 1868
Rev. R.M. Manley
Sup. Ed. Va.
Rich'd

Dear Sir

Will you be kind enough to inform me when you can commence to help the Big Oak School from the "private charity" - also, (since I cannot obtain, as yet, a boarding place for a suitable teacher at Freedmans chapel) - whether you will make the appropriation to " Russell Grove" wh. you would make to the Chapel? Mrs. Col. Craig has been teaching six mos. at the "Grove" without pay - but will expect pay after this month if she remains. I am anxious to continue the school at least till cold weather.

Yours truly
Tho. G. Murphy