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Clarksburg Hanison Co W Va Janry 4/69

John Kimball Esqr
Dr Sir

Having been unexpectedly absent from my House for a conciderable time your letter of Decemb 19th was not placed in my hands until today - this I trust will sufficiently explain any seeming neglect 

In conclusion permit me to say the coloured school has been in successful operation in their new house since the 16th Nov last

Very Respectfully
Yours &c [[signature]] A. F. Barnes [[/signature]]
Secty C. S. District