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Secretaries: George Whipple,} Michael E. Strieby,} New York. Jacob R. Shipherd, Chicago American Missionary Association: 29, Lombard Block; Chicago, December 3rd 1867 Wm M. Colby. Supt etc. Little Rock. Ark. Dear Sir:- I have engaged Mr Samuel Baldwin to teach at Lewisville, as recommended by Mr Miller. Mr. Baldwin is commended to me in very high terms as a man of sterling merit. He will leave here in about three weeks, and if the school house is ready will be able to begin work immediately after arrival. Please notify Capt. Smith and request him to engage Mr Baldwin a boarding place. Mr B. relied upon the assurance of self support indicated in Mr Miller's letter. Very respectfully. JR Shipherd Sec'cy.