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subject, you authorized me to offer $300., where it seemed necessary. There are fifty scholars to attend this school.

[[underlined]] Chappel Furnace. [[/underlined]] There is almost a certainty, that a house will be put up here in a few weeks. The weather here is fine, and admits of work for some time yet. The Board of Education were to have met me day before yesterday, to make a final agreement, & to get plan & specifications in order to advertise for the lowest bidder. But, as frequently happens, they disappointed me, and I am going to see them individually this week. Seventy three scholars will be accommodated by the erection of this much needed house. A house 32 ft. by 22 ft. will easily seat seventy scholars, by having a few movable seats.

I have met with much opposition from this Board, but ^[[insert]] the [[/insert]] two most intelligent members, I think, are now with me in the matter. I shall make all the haste possible. 

The extreme low water here this year, has put everything back.

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changed $3000 to $300