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Plum Point, Md., May 21st 1 8 7 0 W. L. Van Derlip, Washington, D.C Dear Sir I was just thinking about sending in my application for three months longer as my children is progressing so finally, in their studies. I am loftly to leave them in their distress. Sir, can I stay here three months longer with them. Please to let me know as soon as you can. If I can remain or not at my school. Yours truly, [[signature]] Noah J. Lewis [[/signature]]