Viewing page 52 of 288

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

I will open school monday morning, next. At what time shall I open night school? What books do you wish used? Mr Core spoke of a change being made, or rather of wishing to have one made in some of them, viz Geography, Arithmetic, & I think Readers. A black board is very much needed, also maps; are those things furnished by the Assoc? I know they have been in many instances, & if still, I hope our school also [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]]may be favored.

I dare say I shall soon have to order some books, & if you will please write me what ones you wish used, I shall be greatly obliged.

I dare say my sister will, if she has not already, write you of the trouble we had 

[[end page]]
[[start page]]

with the stage proprieter, & clerk on boat in regards to our transportation papers.

Perhaps I am too harsh in my judgment, but I consider it an outrage to the U.S. Government to [[underlined]] attempt [[/underlined]] or think of refusing its lawful [[underlined]] tender. [[/underlined]]

I trust I shall soon hear from you.

Respectfully Yours
[[signature]] Annie H Cummings. [[/signature]]