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American Missionary Association,
38 Lombard Block,
Chicago, Nov 4 1869

Secretaries:
George Whipple,     } New York.
Michael E. Strieby, } 
Charles H. Howard, Dist. Sec'y, Chicago.

Capt Wm. M. Colby
Little Rock Ark.

Dr Captain
Your endorsement on Mr. W. P. Grace's letter of Pine Bluff came today. I thought you would be able to arrange the rent for us better than could be done at this distance. They are hardly aware of how far your authority goes and indeed I consider those houses still under you as far as to see that proper school are kept up in them. At any rate it would be a favor if you would act as our agent in securing a proper rent - but I will write direct if you prefer - We would like to open the normal school there as soon as the public school closes