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March 15 / 70 Maj. W. L. Van Derlip Sir, [[strikethrough]] we [[/strikethrough]] the inhabitants of Halls Creek through the undersigned, petition for a teacher to be sent to that place. We have no school at that place & are very desirous of having one. If [[strikethrough]] one [[/strikethrough]] a teacher can be obtained for us please let us know at the earliest opportunity as we should like very much to have it