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employment far less than it would be besides the effects of such, schools some without any proper accommodation for writing, and no place for books, no other room is demoralizing and not circulated to expect much credit upon a teacher's efforts. If the people go about the matter earnestly as I hope they will - but you know what colored people are. I think they may succeed in procuring that lot though I know it will cost them a hard effort.

A letter received this morning from Mr. Corprese says they were going immediately to work to try by all means to secure a suitable lot for the building. I hope they may succeed. I have replied to them urging the utmost expedition in the matter. I regret very much that I am not in P as I think I must do considerable toward helping about the matter.

As to the second concern, can a place be rented and

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