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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]]