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[[preprinted]] 492 [[/preprinted]] Washington June 8 1870 J B Armstrong Esq Port Deposit, Md. Dr Sir Yours of 4" inst is at hand. I have sent the bills to John H Butler who will return them to you. I find that this Bureau has assisted the Darlington School to the amount of $659 39/ which is nearly $400 more than they ought to have been assisted, as other localities get only about $250. Mr Butler will see the Trustees and try to have the bills paid. Yours Respfy [[signature]] W L Van Derlip [[/signature]] Bvt Maj & Supt of Edu