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211 Baird had gone & the two were thoroughly demoralized. I disclaimed any authority to direct but earnestly advised them to push on, quoting the chained lions from Pilgrims Progress and telling them that of all the counties in the State I would prefer Lafayette, where I know teachers are wanted and there is money to pay them. Evans stated that he was under no obligation to go into Miller's Dist. & proposed to take the chances here. Pond's history has been [[?]]. I may be mistaken but think he would fail anywhere in this rough county. Sincerely regretting this first failure of the season. I remain Yours truly, Wm M Colby Supt Ed.