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in Springfield three or four years ago and since has attended school in Rockville. Co. I told him he had better ask his teachers for references and send them to you.

I gave him your address and think he will write you where you can judge him better than by what I can say of him. I liked his looks and appearance very much and hoped he might suit you.

He is quite intelligent and would I presume prove a better teacher than some of the colored Washington teachers, which however is no recommendation. Mr Dyson said he was recommended to him. This is all I know of him. In regards to Mr. Plato I need say