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[[preprinted]] 447 [[/preprinted]] June 1870 Mr. Daniel Murry Forestville, Md. Dear Sir: I expect to send Mr. Cephas L. Davis, who is an experienced teacher, to open your school this week, and I hope the people are all ready, and will not fail to send their children to school &c. Very Respectfully, Yours, W. L. Van Derlip Bvt. Maj. & Supt. of Education per J. Q. Crosby.