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Leesburg Va
July 28th 1869

R. M. Manly Esqr
Richmond Va

Sir
I inclose you letter of Dr Willard being the 2nd I have recently rec'd written at the instance of the colored people there. As I wrote you in my last I will be responsible for any funds you may be authorized to forward for the purpose & will see that the lot is property transfered to trustees. Please say in reply if this arrangement will be satisfactory to you. I am willing to assume this responsibility only because of my desire to promote the cause If you can make an arrangement more satisfactory to yourself I should be glad of it. On the faith of your former letters

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