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think Harpers are able to publish books to sell as cheap as Barnes. What is your explanation in regard to the comparative expenses. your Readers cannot be introduced in all our Schools at once but there is a gradual change.

I now have a small order which I shall purchase as soon as I hear from you. My acknowledgment of your favors has been delayed because of my own severe sickness and that of my family

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
[[signed]] John Kimball [[/signed]]
Supt. of Schools
                        

Transcription Notes:
could not understand that last word in the first line of text, very hard to make out