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July 5th 70.

Gen. H. M. Whittelsey,
A.A.A. General, Bu. R.F. & A.L.
Washington, D.C.

General,
I have the honor to state that by consent of the American Missionary Association I have been canvassing for the donation of a Normal School Site near this City which shall be larger, healthier and every way more suitable than the one at Pine Bluff, with a fair prospect of success.  The consent of the Commissioner to this change is respectfully asked.

I have the honor to be
Very respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
Wm. M. Colby.
Supt. Education

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