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[[preprinted]] 258 [[/preprinedt]] Washington D C. Dec 6" 1867. Mr Henry Hebbard, Rev Mr Lanahan has written me that you [[can have?]] the church for $1000, if you [[want?]] it and can pay for it, please let him know. I cannot promise that the Bureau will help you to buy it, but I do promise that if you will get a lot of land & do what you can to build a school house upon it, we will help you well. Very respectfully yours John Kimball Supt of Schools