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very likely have provided them, and taken the risk of repayment from the scholars, but we never expect the teachers to do this.

If I have rec'd your earlier letter, I would have explained this in reply, and regret a delay that may have inconvenienced you & them.

Respectfully
[[signature]] Ellen Collins [[/signature]]
Mem Com &c