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259 S.E. of the city with a large mansion partly finished. I am not certain that I can secure the lot. If I can it will be by paying for the building only, which can be completed & at the appropriation & then leave enough to make an addition or another building. It is on the Pine Bluff road. The first site named is [[?]] situated, will not afford a view of the city, & is too small. Value about $250. The second is high and gravelly - nothing now attractive in that part of the city. I guess the city would donate an amount equal in value to [[?]] & give a selection. The third is represented by disinterested parties to be desirable. I shall know more about it in a few days. Please indicate a first & second choice in the above if they will be acceptable to the Assoc'n. Very respectfully, Wm. M. Colby. Supt. Ed'n.