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determining the policies and in directing the course of the institution. We
make this report with full knowledge that the affairs of the institution are
in the hands of the Trustees, as evidenced by:

Chapter 20, pages 25 - 26, under Private Laws of North Carolina,
session 1927; to wit:

Sec. 3. There shall be twelve trustees for the said North
Carolina College for Negroes, appointed by the Governor
In the trustees shall be vested all the rights, privilages, franchises,
and endowments in anywise granted to or conferred upon the trustees
of the North Carolina College for Negroes.

Sec. 5. The Trustees shall have the power to make such rules
and regulations for the management of the North Carolina College for
Negroes as they may deem necessary and expedient, not inconsistent with
the laws of the State.

Sec. 8. and that the said
board of Trustees shall fix the curriculum of the said North Carolina
College for Negroes.

Since the management of the affairs of the institution rests entirely
with the trustees, we appreciate even more the honor which as come to us in your
requesting our counsel and advice.