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Danville Va Dec 31 1869 R.M. Manly Supt of Education Dear Sir This is to inform you of my commencement concerning my school it is my wishes to continue admiting that it be possible for me to get some encouragement as it is impossible for their parents to render me any thing for my services. Sir you [[crossed out]] it will [[/crossed out]] Pleas direct your first to Swansonvill & then you shall receive an answer from my hands Yours Most Respectffully Henry Barclay