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Independence Texas
Sept 8th 1869

Rev Jos Welch
Supt of Ed
Austin

Dear Sir
My health having become a feble from constant confinement in the school room for the past sixteen months, that I have been advised recreation was necessary. Therefore I respectfully ask three months recreation with usual allowance of pay.- by that crops will be gathered & think an improvement in health

Very resptly &c
M. Foster

N.B. Please direct to Brenham.
M.F.