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American Missionary Association, 
29, Lombard Block, 

Secretaries: 
George Whipple,    }
Michael E Strieby, } New York. 
Jacob R. Shipherd, Chicago. 

Chicago, July 6th 1868

Wm M Colby, Esq.
Little Rock Ark.

My Dear Sir.
Your favor of June 30th advising us of special assistance rendered our treasury by order of General Smith upon your recommendation is at hand, and elicits our grateful acknowledgements. You may be sure neither the good will of the officers of the Bureau nor the material assistance resulting fail of ample appreciation

Fraternally,
J R Shipherd
Secy