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JAN UARY · I 887 for all of the reading-matter which you may send. Remember me kindly to all of the teachers. Truly Yours, J. W. Stakely ALS Con. 86 BTW Papers DLC. 1 John W. Stakely, a native of Cotton Valley in Macon County, graduated from Tuskegee in ~ 885 and after teaching at Union Springs moved to Mitehell's Station near Inverness. Stakely often wrote BTW boasting of his ability, achievements, and hopes; but his career never matched his expectations. 2Elnora Stakely, listed in the Tuskegee catalog of 1885-86 as a resident of Montgomery, was in the preparatory class. She perhaps dropped out of Tuskegee after ~ 886 because of financial reasons, and John W. Stakely, presumably her brother, was attempting to pay her board bill. From William B. Patersont Marion, Ala., Jan 5, ~ 887 Dear Friend Washington, I have been so busy and also sick that I do not know whether I answered your kind letter or not. The real facts are that twenty to thirty of the Howard Cadets2 surrounded one of our students, because he would not get off the sidewalk to let them pass. They clubbed him and would have killed him but for his agility and bravery. He defended himself heroically and no one knowing the truth can blame him. ~ petition is now being circulated by the trustees of Howard College to abolish or remove our School. We are neither scared nor hurt yet, and will hold the fort. There was great excitement for a few days, and we were prepared to repel an attack by Howard boys. Our people are talking very independently, and I am sure that good will come out of it. This question of self-defence must be settled and the sooner the better. An educated man will not and can not take the abuse that an ignorant one will. We are all in good health and spirits. It reminds me of fifteen years ago, and stirs up my desire to do more for your people. Remember me kindly to all. Yours sincerely Wm B Paterson 3~9