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Tazewell CH. Va
Aug 4th 1870

Mr. R.M. Manly
Supt of Education
Richmond Virginia,

Dr Sir

We desire to procure a lot at this place on which to build a church or a house that can be used for both church & school purposes. We are deprived of any place to worship or to hold School. We have Concluded to purchase a lot to build or buy a house & lot immediately while we have an opportunity. A lot can be purchasted at this time though our means are too limited without assistance. We would be glad to obtain help from you to purchase said place as we are unable. Our members of the church at this time number 61. And on a Sabbath 80. Please answer me promptly whether or how much you will assist. 

yrs
Jesse Harris
By request of the church (colord)