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Bryan Station
August Thursday 12th

Mr Joseph Welch
Dear Sir
I Beg leave to in form you that I did not take them [[?]] [[?]] that I wroat to you about for the people hear in this place did [[?]] Want me to go so I told them I would stay and so I  [[?]] nearer to them. 
I am [[?]] [[?]] from the City I have got a good house and I here to [[?]] Lo [[?]]
[[?]] fore the house and I Want to know if I am not around something toward [[?]] fare [[?]] if so I Wish you Would let me know

My adress is as the same as 
Before I have just opened school on monday
please [[?]] immediately
Your Obedient
Servant
John L. King
Teacher of Colored 
School Bryan City Texas