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The Temperance movement does not progress very rapidly owing probably ro a refusal on the part of the whites to associate with them in the ritual of the Association. This exclusiveness even on the part of men apparently friendly to the elevation of the colored race, has a tendency to retard the progress, and delay the formation and establishment of Societies.

I am Capt.
Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant
S.P. Lee
Capt. & Bvt Lt. Col. U.S.A.
Sub-Asst. Comr: 10 Sub-Dist. of Va

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