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Bedford May 9th 1869 Mr Manly Dear Sir I write to inform you of my situation I have ben teaching since May 11th 1868 to Dec 22nd & I have only goten Pay for 2 months Capt Wilcox made one payment & Capt Lacey of Lynchburg made one & have ben teaching Since March 1st 1869 I have ben Very buisy I have 35 Scholars The People are not able to Pay me Enough to bord me & clothe me I will be Thank ful if you will help me Some as my self and family are in need of Some help and I would be glad if you would Let me have