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& the Rebel Trustees.

To relieve our great anxiety now, I entreat you will send us an answer soon, from the Bureau that will assure us we shall be protected and not hindered and annoyed in our occupation & possession of the school-house which by every principle of right & justice we are fairly entitled to expect & demand from that source.

With grateful esteem & hoping for the success of all your noble work for the Freedmen

faithfully yours,
Caroline F. Putnam

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