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education of colored children, I would therefore respectfully suggest, that immediate steps be taken by the proper authorities to provide a sufficient number of colored schools, with proper and efficient teachers. I think, if this matter was properly brought before the County Court of Greensville a levy would be ordered for the support and maintenance of said schools

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
Jas Drysdale.
2d Lieut V.R.C Asst Supt

Capt Stuart Barnes AQM
Supt 2 Dist
Petersburg
Virginia