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while I would place his case before you - 
From what I learn, I think there may be from 200 to 300 pupils in my school eventually if not at present - and I am hoping to enable them to feel that any additional teachers, and perhaps all they can support. After they have paid for finishing their house. It shall be my aim & prayer to build a school permanent and substantial. So you need not expect to hear dashing reports of progress from me, except it be in point of thoroughness. I should not have written you this morning, but to save 3 cts.  
Will you pray for me for wisdom & strength to labor faithfully in this great work - 
I am yours truly-
Willie M. Gilbert
Teacher Freedman
Union Springs
Alabama