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When, then, we sum up what has been accomplished in twelve turbulent months, may we not solely look for large results in the twelve months to come. If through the fostering care of the Bureau aided by Northern benevolence, our cause of education [[strikethrough]] can be [[/strikethrough]]among the freedmen can be [[strikethrough]] pushed [[/strikethrough]]carried vigorously on for one year longer, then we may feel that the burden is over. Then their cause will live by its own inherent powers, sustained and supported by its friends and persons who cannot disregard their rightful claims of such a work

I have the honor to be
very respectfully
Your Ob't Servt.
Supt. Color Schools