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Calvert, Texas
Mch 7/70

L W Stevenson Esq

Dr. Sir:

Yours of 4th inst duly received. I have offered every inducement to Mr. McMahon that offered or presented itself. He could have had a school at Brevard, Hearne, or in the Brazo Bottom

I offered to board Mr. McMahon at my own house until he could organize a school.

A white lady had a school commenced [[strikethrough]]another[[/strikethrough]] two days previous to Mr. McM's arrival. I could not reasonably discharge her and employ him, although I told him the build was open to start another school. She has only twenty scholars.

I am always ready and willing to assist the cause and I have friends that would do the same.

I can buy a lot any time for money:

M. Wilson
J.P.R.C.