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success as yet - If the prejudices of the white population against the Educational interests of the freedpeople were not so great, less difficulty would be experienced in establishing these schools, and the freedman benefitted and encouraged. But viewing matters in their present light, unless pecuniary aid is afforded these people by the Bureau or some Charitable Association, there is little hope of opening many schools in this Division this winter, and the progress & enlightenment of the race greatly retarded.

Very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
Roswell Waldo
A.S.A. Comr

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