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[[preprinted]] 326 [[/preprinted]] D.C. &c. April 29th Mrs. Edna D. Cheney, Boston, Mass. Madam: Please find enclosed bills for books purchased by Geo. F. Payne (one of your teachers at Fairfield, St. Marys Co. Md.) to the amount of fourteen and 18/100 dollars, $14 18/100. I am held responsible for these bills, and gave him an order on Messrs Cushings & Bailey with the understanding that the amount was to be deducted from his salary. When you settle with him will you please send me a check to this amount? Very Respectfully, Yours, W. L. Van Derlip Bvt. Maj. & Supt. of Education per J. Q. Crosby.