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Austin Texas Sept the 17th 1869 Revend Josh Welch Respected Sir In[[??]] your last communication you informed me that I could occupy the Government School house until the 20th of September the time expires[[??]] Monday next I have no room or place to teach at engaged. I penn this to learn[[??]] of you (if the power is invested you) Whenever[[??]] I shall meet any scholars Monday morning next or not at the room formally occupied by me let one know by 7 oclock Monday morning the 20th invest and much oblige yours fc J,G, Billingsley P,S, I would state that I have 48 scholars on my list for this month j,g,b,