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I have read your Interogatories to quite a number of them Some propose to raise a School immediately if you can assist them - while the more prudent think - if you can and will help them.  That July is soon enough to commence - they all can attend.  While now many of them have made contracts and put their children in and to withdraw before the crop is made would be a violation of the contract and cause dificulties.  There is not exceeding 125 families in this county, containing 600 square miles & same in most any settlements - They are extremely anxious to learn to read - and appreciate any effort made to assist them, I assisted in a Sabbath School with them last Summer and was astonished with the progress they made,  We will organize again in next month - any assistance you can render us will be thankfully received by them,

I believe I have answered all the questions and hope you will be able to assist them some this Summer which is as soon, I think as any good can be done.

Any assistance I can give to you in this matter I will as cheerfully 

I am Sir
Vy Respectfully
Your obt Sevt
James L Williams
J of P
Clay County