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Port Republic, Md. Nov. 12th 1868 Mr. J. Kimball Supt. Cold Schools: Sir: I left home on 9th [[?]] for this place, where I arrived today, being delayed by not finding any one to meet me, my baggage is not down yet, hence I have no writing materials. Both the Stage driver at our place and the boat Clerk objected to taking my transportation. I do not find any books here and do not like to send order, as I do not know what books you use nor what the requisition of the school is. Mr. Cooper says you had promised to send books to him. A black-board I find very much