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kind enough to let me know your action as soon as possible. They are now two of the largest places in the State unocupied [[unoccupied]] 

I need not further urge you by stating that they are easy of access to you from Cincinnati. They are near you

I need not add that I feel myself bound by the common interests of our work to extend the same privileges to all Societies alike. Be assured that my official position will not be used for any personal or denominational ends I have no purpose and no aim but the Education and Spiritual advancement of the race for which we labor I long to see the Colored people brought under the influence of Christian teachers This is the burden of my effort and my prayer.

You are already aware that the Southern States offer an inviting reward to the earnest practical piety of the Methodist Church Your teachers will find a hearty welcome awaiting them freedmen and sing well wishes of the colored race.

Very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
C. W. Buckley
Superintendent Education



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Letter 6

United States Court Room
Montgomery Ala Dec 14th 1866

Groves Capt. Joseph
Selma Al.

Captain

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 12th inst which came to hand this morning.

In reply I beg leave to state that your papers have all been secured, the necessary orders issued, the expenditures all examined, and approved by General Swayne. and Col Beecher starts for Selma tomorrow to pay the same.

The delay I regret exceedingly but it has been unavoidable. Col. Beecher has been absent, and I have been taken from my office, to serve, for two weeks, as a Grand Juror.

Too much credit cannot be awarded to you for the prompt and energetic manner in which you have aided the School interest of your city.

Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servant
C. W. Buckley
Superintendent Education