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Florence, Ala. April 29, 1867. Mr. C.W. Buckley - Supt. Education, [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Montgomery - Dear Sir: A movement has originated in Pittsburg Pa. looking to the establishment of a Normal Institute at this point. Of course the matter is not yet finally settled, but I thought it proper to address you with reference to it. The Executors of Mr. Chas. Avery, (deceased), with whose history you are no doubt familiar, are seriously contemplating establishing a Normal School at Florence. They do not feel that they can advance all the means necessary, but, I have no doubt, would be willing to advance a considerable amount. While I have had considerable correspondence with their representative, still I am not fully warranted in stating the exact amt, of aid we could hope for from