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earnestly hoped by them, at large, that the plan for the organization, of schools, as proposed by me, under date of March, 6, 1867, be approved by the proper authorities, and that I be without delay, authorized to put said plan into practical operation. The colored people in this District. are extremely anxious to have this arrangement made, soon as possible, if it meets with the approbation of the proper authorities."
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Respectfully submitted

(Signed) Jno. W. Jordan
Bvt. Lt. Col. V. R. C.
Asst. Sub-Asst. Comsr.

Respectfully furnished Chaplain R. M. Manly, Supt of Education for his information -

Richmond Va                                     
7 May 1867 

Garrick Mallery
Capt 43d Infty AAAG