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Hempstead Tex. Dec 17th 1867

Mr. Wheelock,
Respected Sir,
I am compelled to inform you it is impossible for me to continue teaching here any longer. My schoolhouse is very uncomfortable, its having never been finished and no stove, really it is impossible for me to teach. I regret very much to leave my scholars. they have learned very fast and I am very much attached to them and they seem the same to me.
I wish you to send me to some other place. wherever you think I can do well to support myself & child. and be comfortable I am dissatisfied here and