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Berea College Ky,
June 16, 1871

Gen. O.O. Howard

Dear Sir,
We were assured almost a year ago, that Berea College should have $7,000 from the Freedman's Bureau towards our Boarding Hall.  Last September, according to directions from Gen. Runkle, we forwarded vouchers for $2,000.  The money has not yet come.  But we have received information from Gen. Runkle that we shall receive $3,000 instead of the $7,000 pledged.  We have written to him, inquiring our great need of the money, for