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Washington DC
Dec 31s 1867

Friend Johnson,
We have recd no notice that the opening of school is to be to day at Barry Farm. Gen Howard therefore will not come over. We think it [[strikethrough]] had [/strikethrough]] (the celebration) had better be at the opening of the school, which I suppose will be next week. When Gen Howard will come over if you let us know. If you have arranged everything for to day please let us know [[underlined]] immediately [/underlined]]
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[[signature]] John Kimball [/signature]]
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