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[[preprinted]] FREEDMEN'S DEPARTMENT, Presbyterian Rooms, 30 Vesey Street, (ASTOR HOUSE BLOCK,) P.O. Box No. 3863. New=York, ^[[1. 31]] 1870. THE PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEE OF HOME MISSIONS. Chairman, WM. ADAMS, D.D. Secretary, E. F. HATFIELD, D.D. E. A. LAMBERT, Esq. Treasurer. [[/preprinted]] Major W. E. Vanderlip. Dear Sir. Yours of 29th recd. I am sorry to say that we cannot recommission any teacher at present. When the details of the Pres. Union are settled, the claims of Maryland may be presented with hope but just now we are in "status quo." Yours truly [[signature]] W. F. Mitchell. [[/signature]]