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[[preprinted]] 448 [[/preprinted]] June 1st 1870 Mr. Geo. W. Johnson, Darnestown, Md. Dear Sir: Miss Rachael A. Simpson will probably be at your place this week to open school. I want you to see that she is provided for, and that the people pay her board, and send their children to school &c. Very Respectfully, Yours, W. L. Van Derlip Bvt. Maj. & Supt. of Education per J. Q. Crosby.