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In conclusion, allow me to sign, myself, dear Sir, deeply concerned with you in "the success of all enterprises of the Association for the improvement of the African race, and the making the "freedmen" of our land, good citizens, - industrious, prudent, and virtuous.

very respectfully
Your obdt. Svt.
A.H.M. Taylor
2nd Lt. 17" U.S. Infty
A.A.A.G
on Special duty from Texas &c.