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Chester Hill, Morgan Co. O.
August 14th, 1869.

Mr. L.E. Sleigh. D'r Sir.

Allow me the privilege of addressing you a few lines for the purpose of obtaining some information from you on the subject of Teaching. In a conversation with your brotherinlaw, (Mr. Kimes) I learned that you are in business in the vicinity of Anticostia, D.C., That you are engaged in Selling a tract of land to and for the residents of the col'd populace of that place. And I venture to ask you if there is an opening in your knowledge where I can obtain