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Poplar Mount
Greensville Co., Va
May 31st 1869

Mr R. M. Manly
Richmond Va

Dear Sir

I have been teaching the school since the 4th of January and have not paid any rent up to now.  You will confer me a great favor by informing me whether the Government will allow me any rent for the back months; and should I continue all the year will the rent be continued.

Many of the children are at work, and their parents will be unable to spare them until June or July.

Then there will be as many as 25 or 30 (probably more) in School.  The room I have will be inadequate for the above number.  Should I rent an additional one, will the government pay for it?

Your very respty
J. H. Hamlin Jr.