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Add to these indication of a better future, the fact that a large and [[strikethrough]] powe [[/strikethrough]] influential body of Christians in their recent ecclesiastical assembly passed resolutions [[strikethrough]] favoring the freed [[/strikethrough]]recommending the establishment of schools for freedmen and we are [[strikethrough]] able [[/strikethrough]]enabled to estimate more fully and correctly their real progress our cause has made.

The Mayor of Mobile assured me that [[strikethrough]] those [[/strikethrough]]the burning of several churches in that city used for colored schools was but a part of the lawless spirit engendered by the war, and which has constantly manifested itself for months past, in stealing cotton horses, mules and similar crimes. He pledged his [[strikethrough]] support [[/strikethrough]]efforts and those of the City Council to their protection of schools among freedmen.

With these unmistakable signs of an increasing friendly feeling towards our work, it is wise and just not to embarrass our cause with unnecessary prejudice. [[strikethrough]] To reserve [[/strikethrough]]Hence it is exceedingly gratifying to know that steps are being taken to relocate the Medical College at Mobile, and provide for their school elsewhere. Such a course of this particular junction is very opportune.