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to get the claim of the government transferred to the State School authorities - I earnestly hope there is no foundation in
this report, for no more deadly blow could be aimed at the Freedom of these colored citizens. The very first hour
of the control of these 'Rebel Trustees would close the door to all discussion of their rights under the government This Mr. Leonard from Washington has been got here to work this mischief & show himself the servile instrument of these enemies of his race.

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