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That she has endeavored to do what she could towards this school, by offering land at [[strikethrough]] at [[/strikethrough]] a convenient & eligible point on which to erect suitable buildings for school purposes. That she has two dependent sisters with her. That her large & helpless family appeal most urgently to you, to restore them this property; In consideration of the premises your petitioner would most respectfully ask that said property may be restored to her with the rents. That if restored the Freedmen now upon the premises will not be disturbed or molested the present year, but it is earnestly asked they be removed as early as practicable

Lavinia C. Vaughan