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Wellville Nottoway Co Va
August 16. 1869

R.M. Manly
Supt Education
Richmond,
Va.

Dear Sir.
The colored people are so anxious for school to reopen that I propose to commence Sept 1st. I cannot be on duty myself more than one day in the week but propose to employ the same young, white man before employed and a colored girl. It will cost me about $40 per month, not less, I think: If the Freedpeople can pay $10 per month I can get a like amount from the A.F.U.C. of New York City that added to $10 per month as sent, and aid from the "Peabody Fund" will enable me to pay expenses, including primary books and postage.

I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully Yours
J.N. Murdock