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American Missionary Association, 38 Lombard Block, Secretaries: George Whipple,} Michael E. Strieby } New York. Charles H. Howard, Dist. Sec'y, Chicago. Chicago, Jan 20 1870 Capt Wm. M. Colby Supt &c Little Rock Ark Dear Sir: Yours of 10th received - I have the right name for Helena I think. Rev. Wm. Pierce about 35 or more - viz-vous - a good niger - has been a teacher at Memphis soon after the war - was a Chaplain - belongs to United Brethren Denomination - will take his wife & son 16 years who can assist him - I have waited one day to see him. He will call here tomorrow I think - when I will give final answer - I had decided to send Mr Martin & wife to Ripon Wis. to