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Goochland C.H. Va Feb 9th 1869. Mr R. M. Manly. Sir, I desire to open in this county a good school, and solicit your assistance in behalf thereof. Maj. W.R. Morse Assis Supt of Schools - this Dist. referred me to you, who, as a representative of a liberal and charitable donation, would extend some aid. A good school conducted on well regulated principles is very much needed here, and its establishment would be a helping to