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Mr. Mitchell spoke very kindly of the attention & kindness of Col. Callis in regard to our school matters, but I do not know that Stevenson comes into his district.

Now, my Dear Sir, I have thus laid the appeal of Mr Nichols in behalf of the Stevenson Colored people before you. He speaks very highly of them as comparatively moral — well behaved & advancing in intelligence & in every thing that makes a community respectable. Our association is cramped for funds & have not means to spare for rations. I hope you will be able to do something for them promptly & efficiently. The need seems to be pressing. Some weeks ago