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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.