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are not satisfied for them to visit their Churches and the difference made in the administration of the Sacrament is displeasing to the colored people. Prejudice & Political differences the cause. We are about to buy a suitable piece of land and have a Church built as soon as possible. I have over two Hundred names each has promised to pay 1 dol or more if necessary. it was suggested that we Could get assistance from the Bureau or from the Peabody Association they would alow you the privilege of holding school in the Building. as long as you desired giving writings to that Effect or permit you, or the Bureau to own one third ⅓ of the Building. transferable to other associations or to the state the Building will cost six Hundred dols $600 it will be built with accomodation for five Hundred persons 500 it will be better than paying rent for an unsuitable building. this Church will be known as Union Protestant Church formed of [[strikethrough]] all [[/strikethrough]] different denominations