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northern philanthropy, whatever may be the policy of the government. Perhaps some discouragement may be needed, but it will only work as it did in Kansas. I admire the courage & persistence, with which you on the field are pushing your work. It is in itself a victory every day in its moral impression. God bless you.

Very truly yours
J. Emerson

Your classmate Dr. L. Fitch is here with Dr.Taggart & will I hope & believe do well for himself & the community. College is doing well, very full & the past year has been an interesting one religiously.

J Emerson
Prof of Greek
Beloit
Wisconsin

Feby. 8th 1866.
Educational