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Victoria Texas Dec 19th 1867 Rev. Mr Welch Supt. of Education Austin Texas Dear Sir: Since the receipt of yours I have occupied the new house for school purposes; but other difficulties have arisen which make your presence indispensable to my success: hope you may be able to be here soon that the school may begin the new year with your influence. It is not necessary for me to weary you with unpleasant details but this I may add if I