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917 Washington Ave., Philada Febuary 27th 1870 Major W. L VanDerlip Supt. of Edu. of B. R. F. & A. L. Dear Sir: - On Monday morning last I being ill and compelled to close the school under my charge. I promised the people. to come back or write to you asking that you send them a teacher. It is uncertain as to how long it will be before I shall be able to go out, therefore I [[strikethrough]] should [[/strikethrough]] [[insertion]] shall [[/insertion]] be obliged to resign the position. Respectfully, [[signature]] A W. Le Count for Laura H. Iredelle.[[/signatures]]