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M. L'HOMMEDIEU, Sup't of School for A. M. Association, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 31 1869 Rev. R.J. Manly, State Supt of Education Dear Sir Our School appropriation question lays open for a final decision, next Tuesday evening. I have received a notice from the A. M. Association telling me to close the schools if the School Bill is not passed by that time. To heap infamy upon disgrace I suppose they will refuse even a hearing of it a second time: this ends the matter at once & ever, (if they can) A. committee is appointed to appear before the Council, & present the claims