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Milestown, Jan, 26, 1869. St. Marys County. Maryland Mr. Vanderlip: Respected Sir: I having arrived in Washington on Saturday Morning at 10 minutes past six not knowing a thing about the place and thinking every moment to be left behind deemed it advisable for me to continue my journey after being told by Mr. Corson to do so, I was 3 days in getting down to my school caused by the stage stopping at Charlotte Hall. Mr Vanderlip I would like for you to send me a register and reports leaving the judgment of ^[[insert]] my [[/insert]] letter to your decison I remain your Servant [[signature]] James L. Jenkins [[/signature]]