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C #59 O.S.E.D.C. Vol. 2. 1870. West New Brighton, N.Y. March 22d 1870. Commission N.Y. Branch F.U. Mrs. C.R. Lowell Secy. Returns book-bills against [[underlined]] G.F. Payne [[/underlined]] as he is now employed by the N.E. Branch F.U. Com., as is also Miss [[underlined]] A.C. Hall. [[/underlined]] Will see that [[underlined]] Harrison's [[/underlined]] bills are paid. Thinks they are not able to support any more teachers. Is informed that the church where [[underlined]] M.C. Ball [[/underlined]] was teaching has been burnt: that the people want him to remain and teach in a shed until they can rebuild their house. Inquires if the Bureau will aid them in rebuilding &c. Rec'd. O.S.E.D.C. 3.24.70.