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Brownsburgh Rockbridge Co VA May 6th 1870 To Hon R. M. Manly Richmond VA Dear Sir I appeal to your clemency to give me what aid you can from the Bureau I have been teaching for about two years and have but very poor pay. I hope to meet with your approbation Mr Boulding recommended me to you. My rent is high and family large. Please and answer when convenient. Very Respectfully your obt. Servt Jacob H. Burlou Brownsburg, Rockbridge Co. Va. To Hon R. M. Manly Richmond Va.