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Black Walnut.
Halifax Co. Va Jan. 3"/70

To R.M. Manly. Sup't of Education :

Dear Sir :

Yours of the 24th ult. was not received till the 31st having been delayed in consequence of the late heavy rain, By earliest mail. I haste to acknowledge the receipt of enclosed Check, which, with the windows and stones, furnished much aid in fitting our building for Winter use. In behalf of all concerned, we return thanks for every favor.

To-day, we reopened schools. At the end of the month will forward our report.

We regretted when Mr. Shaffer,