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Maj D S Swain Dear Sir. Visiting one of the Teachers in Calvert, Cy. I heard of Mr. Shadds return home. the people are very anxious for me to fill the vacancy and I will be happy to do so, but thought it best to write to you as I would like to have some money in advance, as I could not Teach very well without it. Answer immediately. Respectfully, [[signature]] Mary J Baker [[/signature]] Huntingtown Calvert Cy Md December 15th 1869