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[[preprinted]] 284 [[/preprinted]] Washington D C. Dec 21 1867. Mrs Alsop, I have no way to pay the young woman for teaching in Lancaster Co Va., & I so wrote Miss Howland some time ago. If this person is well fitted to teach I may be able to find her a place in Maryland at the end of the month. I [[?????]] Teacher [[??]] have difficulty in finding good ones. I pay $20.00 per month to good ones & the colored people pay their board. Very resp yours John Kimball Supt of Schools.