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The children under my care are progressing rapidly, and to the satisfaction of their parents and myself, and I feel that I could be useful here, if circumstances would permit of my making a living. I like Richmond and its people, and they all (without self laudation) like me, but not withstanding all this I shall be obliged to resign and ask either for a removal or my transportation papers, unless you can procure me fiduciary assistance, no matter how small from either the Bureau or A.M.N.

You spoke, during your last visit, about a probable vacancy in the Austin School. Does that vacancy yet exist? I feel myself perfectly competent to undertake the duties of such a position, and in case you procured it for me, should endeavor to show you how I valued your kindness.

I have a sufficient number of Reports and will the one now due, at once, on looking for the duplicate of last month I discovered the original also. I laid on Cap't Rock's desk to be mailed at the proper time, but through

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