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they are led by ignorant preachers of their own color. If educated colored minorities could be procured they would disapate these superstitions that is so prevalent among them. Quite a number are purchasing small tracts of land and doing well

The schools will open on the first of the month but will be slimly attended at first in consequence of the corn crop about being gathered

I am General very respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
W.S. Chase
A.S.A. Com'r

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