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Tappahannock Va February 5th 1869 Rev. R.M. Manly Superintendent of Ed. Dear Sir, Your letter of 2d inst enclosing $10- from the Peabody Fund reached me this evening - for which accept my grateful acknowledgement. None but those in my position can fully appreciate the benefits of aid in this form. This pays my rent and thus enables me to continue. I do not think a better plan could have been devised for the distribution of this noble Bequest I have already transmitted my reports to Col Lee at Alexandria Respectfully Geo. E. Stephens Teacher