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Leesburg Va July 14th 1869

R M Manly Esq
Supt Education
Richmond Va

Sir

Yours of the 9" inst has been recd. In answer to your interrogations I will say 

1st
The Size of the lot is 1 1/2 acres 
The title is in Saml Rustin who will convey it to trustees as soon as they are appointed by the court

2d
The house is to be frame 20 x 30 feet

3d
The friends of the enterprise have no doubt of their ability to complete the building with the aid of 200$ from the Bureau. Joe Rivers & Nace Webster (Cold) or if desireable white men responsible can be had