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I have not neglected asking for it, or for such papers as would enable me to get it. My expenses were such that I was compelled to procure a horse of my own and feed for the same, and that, with paying Mr Cuthberts bills, has left me without as much as a dollar today that I could call my own. I can get favors from the people here if I accept them, but a "nigger teacher" as they call Mr Cuthbert has not that authority over them that is vested in me, and consequently received nothing but the "cold shoulder". I am sir: You obedient servant P. F. Duggan Sub Assistant Commr.
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