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Woodville Dec 28th 1867

Mr Kimball

Dear Sir
I am hapy to inform you that our School House is compleated. we got through about a week befor Chrismas as far as ourplank would alow. There not being plank enough left for Desks. We are very thankful for your assistance in helping us.

I have consulted the Trustees & they think it best to pay for the building befor they can make up money for the support of a Teacher 

The expenses of Building has already cost us $370.24/100 & leave us in debt to the Builders $83.50/100. 

The Trustees think it best to pay the balance due before they can rais money for the support of a Teacher as the Builder is very anxious for his pay. I hope you will write to me soon & state to Mr Jennig the condition of our affairs.

Very Rspt Yrs
[[signature]] Richard Douglass [[/signature]]

Transcription Notes:
"Jennig" may refer to "Janney"