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South will at least be initiated and if ever these states are wholly reconstructed it is hoped that in each of them provision will be made for such a common school system of education as will secure to the freedmen intellectual and moral elevation for all the future.

Looking at these questions from my stand point and with all the information on the subject which I can command these are my convictions.

This communication is longer than I intended, but not longer than the importance of the subject demands. Hoping that it may meet with your approbation asking a patient hearing and a hearty cooperation and promising my best efforts for success in our common work. I am with great regard
Your Obedient Servant

R D Harper
Supt Education