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are to leave here Oct. 13th - Today week - & I have advised Mr. Colby accordingly.
Please advise me seasonably of the other points at which schoolhouses are to be complete

The cooperation with the state authorities which you advise, is entirely in accordance with the spirit of our fundamental plans, & to any reasonable overtures I shall be glad to agree.  When Mr Bardwell visits you, I shall be glad to have him meet Mr Smith & talk over a scheme.  Meanwhile, consider yourself authorized to carry forward negotiations on our behalf.  Fraternally,
J R Shipherd, Sec