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Fairdale June 4th, 67 Mr. Colby Sir, Circumstances seem to demand that I improve the first opportunity of letting you know how the school & its interests are prospering. Within a short time the family have broken up and gone north, with the exception of the proprietor, who has business which takes him from home much of the time & as Maj and Lady are going soon this month, I shall be alone. The people are very much demoralized & the present high water indicates another overflow, which they are now