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Woodville. Pr Geo. Cy
Maryland June 10th

John Kimball Esq.

Dear Sir
Pardon the liberty I take to address a note to Mr. W in your care. I've written two prior to this, for a young man who has his savings in the Bank;- and having recieved no reply to either I fear they were miscarried. I knew 'twould be safe [[underlined]] with you [[/underlined]]. I almost fear to have you visit Woodville School — knowing 'twill fall very far below your expectations. The older and more advanced pupils have left school to work on farms, and left me none but the tiny ones. I thought to be able to rally them around the standard for examination, but after their daily labors, [[insert]] they [[/insert]] are