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be executed. With you be able to defray
the expenses of the education of the young man? It would
be highly desirable that these should be
incurred by some benevolent society
in your region, as our funds are very
limited, & except under very peculiar
circumstances, could not be applied to
any but our direct object of colonization.
I should think that suitable young
men might be found for such a charity.
If in making a selection, I can render
you any service I shall gladly exert
myself for the purpose.
In reference to the
memorial allow me to say, that we
wish as many signatures obtained to
it from every part of the Country
as possible, & that it should be forwarded
with the least possible delay, to the
Speaker of the House of Representation,
for memorial to both Houses of Congress,
will probably be offered today or tomorrow.
Our Annual Meeting on Saturday, was
by far the most interesting & important
event held since the origin of our society.
The Hall of the House of Representation was
crowded & some of the speeches were very
able & eloquent, The Report of Mr Clay's
in the Intelligence is Miserable, but
it willl soon be republished & circulated
in a pamphlet form. We have many
Friends in Congress & their number is
increasing. Our cause has advanced
wonderfully during the year, not less
remarkable has been the progress of the
Colony. I send a {Controversy?}, which I
think you will peruse with pleasure.
In a few days I will transmit our
annual Report. I trust your Committee
will keep this subject before the
people of New England, & never suffer
them to forget the appalling wretchedness
of Chained & bleeding Africa
with great respect
& esteem
Mr Geo Shepard
RR Gurley
Col Soc ACS