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I want to make provition for a longer term [[strikethrough]] next [[/strikethrough]] than three months next year The journal of Edw has not come to hand yet, no political excitement here, I hope there won't be. Roots is our man. 

I am Dear Sir, 
As ever yours, &c 
Robt N. Colby

P.S Please Send me [[strikethrough]] order [[/strikethrough]] a copy of order of School board of Education authorizing trustees of Dis to have School meeting Aug 16th, and oblige.
RNC

L.R. 189-0.S.E. Akr. 1870.

24 Cotton Rleent
July 12,'70.

Conley Robt N.
Trustee

Acknowledges letter of May 27th & enclosures States in answer to a private note that he had no choice between male & a female teacher so that he, or she is a gentleman or lady. Will pay $50.00 a month and board, which will cost $15.00 or $18.00 a month.

Is expecting a teacher from Supt. Wygant, but will accept the first competent teacher that applies.

Rece'd O.S.E. July 18, 1870.