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James Rubins is a man worthy of his (the Secrty) going out of the usual line in such matters-

The Com'er of Indian Affairs has promised if I could make the above arrangement with the Secty, that he would [[underlined]] give [[/underlined]] $167.00 per annum towards James education and defray his expenses in. The lectures at the [[Columbia College?]], commence at 6 O'C, each evening.  James would be free from his Messenger duties at 4 O'C, and could study in the evenings - nights &c., His duties during the day would keep him out of mischief.  I think this