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[[preprinted]]298[[/preprinted]] Washington DC Dec 26' 1867 Maj' Van I shall send a ^[[colored?]] man to teach school at Mt Tabor next week. He is a smart man from Cleveland, Ohio. I shall see that his salary is paid, the people must furnish a good boarding place. Last time I saw Rev Mr Grass he said they were all ready, that was several weeks ago. I do not know where to write to him. Will you let them know that a teacher is coming & be there ready to receive him. Vy respectfully Yr. John Kimball Supt of S. His name is James M Gregory