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Alexandria was the first to lead the way
among the colored people, and, Iregret to say,
the first to turn back; doubt whether there
exists, at present, any colored temperance So
ciety in that place.


The societies in Washington and George
town are in prosperous condition; and al
though have not taken the number of each
from record, | believe have not overrated
them. Allow me to add, through your kind
ness, that there is no cause which has ben
efitted the people of color of this District more
than the cause of temperance. Through this
great enterprise, they have acquired a reputa-
ton which will compare, very advantageous.
ly, with any portion Of the Union.


Washington, June 16, ls45. w. H. Y.