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we shall nevertheless be compelled to suffer our full share: in figures it is already plain that the available cash at my command today is $17,000 less than it was a year ago.  Meanwhile the pressure of excellent teachers for appointment continues unabated.

I suggest therefore for General Smith's consideration this proposition:  we will send to Arkansas as many teachers - not exceeding fifteen - as he may call for, provided our pecuniary responsibility for each teacher so sent shall be limited to One Hun-[[dred]]