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Batesville Dec 2d 1869 W. M. Colby Dear Sir My report is not as [[strikethrough]] good [[/strikethrough]] large as I could wish but hope it will be better in future. I have out taught 5 1/2 hours per day, but if you prefer that I should keep six I will willingly comply. Respectfully Yours M.A. Cummings