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in regard to the matter, for it appears to me, that when [[strikethrough]] good [[/strikethrough]] they have good schools & complacent teachers provided, -free of charge- they should attend them. As soon as the other schools shall open they will diminish, no doubt to some extent, yet some arrangement I trust can be effected so as to do away with them entirely. I remain Most respectfully your servant M. L'Hommedieur Lock Box 52 Norfolk Va,