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American Missionary Association AND Western Freedmen's Aid Commission TRACT BUILDING, 176 ELM STREET, ABOVE FOURTH Advisory Board. Hon. WM. PENN NIXON, Rev. G.M. MAXWELL, Rev. H.D. MOORE, EDWARD HARWOOD JAMES W. SIBLEY Rev. E.M. CRAVATH, Secretary. THOMAS KENNEDY,Treasurer LEVI COFFIN, General Agent Cincinnati, Aug. 29th 1868 [[stamp]]THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[/stamp]] Rev. R.D. Harper Supt. Ed Montgomery Ala. Dear Bro. On returning from my vacation I find your circular of Aug. 24th on my desk. It is a valuable document and will do good. Now for the "cooperation" spoken of. Is there a certainty that this school fund will be available so that teachers can expect their pay promptly? As before stated we are ready to occupy Montgomery, Selma, Marion & Talladega. I have a good Supt. for Montgomery. J. H. Sears will be our supt. at Selma & I trust that T. C. Steward will remain at Marion. When will the school buildings at Montgomery and Selma be ready for use? Please send a copy for the lease of the Montgomery S. H. rent as the Trustees are ready to submit. Most Truly Yours, E. M. Cravath Secy