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any mistake made now will leave its mark on the future, and hence we hail with joy the entering our work of such men as him. Adams, whose long continued success, great experience, & deep piety, so eminently fit him for this responsible position.
  Hoping the future will ripen our official acquaintance into one that is personal I have the honor to be,
  Very Respectfully,
  Your Obt. Serv't
  Edward Anderson
  Secy. Freedman's Com. and Agt Am. Missy Asso.

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Unclear on final name in signature