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[[preprinted]] 170 [[/preprinted]] Sept 20th 7 Mr W R Wilmer Dear Sir: I return you the Deed. I have applied for the lumber & hope it will be sent in a few days. Is not your house at Port Tobacco ready for school. Do you want my aid in getting a Teacher. If so, please state if you want White or Colored. What the Colored people can do for a Teacher. If a White Teacher, which sort of boarding place can be had. I think the school should begin on the 1s of Oct. Have you not the schools ready to begin & for whom you want Teachers, Vy resp John Kimball