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Washington Nov. 21, 1867

Mr. Kimball
Sir  To my regret I find you absent to avoid delay in making known my want. I write and have this.

I am aware that the schools of North Umberland are not within your sphere of labor, but I think you will gladly aid them by your counsel or and therefor I appeal.

The people of Lancaster Co. adjoining the above, are very earnest to have a school, the col.d woman, Anna Powell, living with my relatives at Laurel [[strikethrough]] with [/strikethrough]] who has applied to you for a school house and a situation to teach in it is willing