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St Clements Bay, St. Mary's Co. Md Nov 17th 1869 Bvt. Maj D.G. Swain, Supt Education, Washington, D.C. Sir: I have the honor to report my arrival here this morning, from Balt. by steamer Express I propose to open school on Monday next, I have the honor to be very Respectfully yours, [[signature]] C. E. Cummings. [[/signature]]
Transcription Notes:
Swain as in original document; note, though, that surname is actually Swaim -- Beth