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has given the Colored people Land and the necessary Timber for the purpose of erecting a Church and School House in the lower part of the County.

At Saluda the County Seat of Middlesex Mr Lemuel C. Brewster has given the Land and Mr Thomas Fantleroy has given them all the Timber that they may require to build a Church and School House and they are now employing all the time they can spare from their crops in putting up said buildings. The kind feelings that prompted these Gentlemen to make the above named presents; are truly commendable and praise worthy.

The County Authorities are not disposed to do anything; further than they are obliged in supporting the Colored poor of this Division, but through the energy of 

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