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N.E. Branch Freedmen's Union Commission. No. 8 STUDIO BUILDING, BOSTON, Jan. 5, 1870. Mr. Manly Dear Sir, Mr. Sumner writes us from Charleston that he cannot possibly spare Miss Clarke, & Miss C. herself agrees with him that it is best she should not leave. The school is entirely dependent upon her for musical instruction; & Mr. Sumner also thinks much is lost by an exchange of teachers even where they are of equal merit. Take kind regards, & regretting that it is not in our power to help you. Very truly yours E.D. Cheney G.C.L.F.