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Pine Bluff Jany 29th, 1867 W. M. Colby Superintendent Schools Ark Sir, I arrived here this morning and reported to Maj. Hale and entered upon duty at once. I have already secured a place for a teacher on G. Stoddard Jr. and Company's place at New Gascony. The name of the plantation is Creed Taylor's place. From what I can learn there is a chance for another teacher, eight miles below New Gascony, at Swan Lake. Mr. Stoddard desires, a lady teacher one who will be company for his wife she is to board in his family - he also will provide a school house. Mrs. Pierce is still here but Mr. Brittan is paying her expenses and is perfectly