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Richmond Va.
May 26 1871

Gen O.O. Howard
Comr

General:
Your's of recent date, seeking positions as teachers for a number of the Students of Howard University was duly recd. I called on Rev. Mr Ruffner, State Supt. and he will communicate the substance of your letter to his Co. Supts. This is the speediest and I think the only channel through which the end you seek can be accomplished.

Very Respy
R.M. Manly