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Dissatisfied with Reedy's course, our worthy Past Chaplain Rev. N. L. Brokeman made an effort to have him ordered to leave the place, but as it was a religious matter our military powers did not grant his request. He is still here distracting and dividing. When he came here his wife had been dead but three weeks. In two weeks he and Miss Hoffman were making love and giving pledges of marriage. About the time of Reedy's arrival she rejected a young man, whom she had promised to marry but a few weeks before. All her friends here have advised and warned her. Chaplain Birge and friends at home have done the same but all of no use. She and Reedy were intending to marry very soon, she hoping to continue in school as usual. But Mr. Greene and myself are unwilling to continue her in school, if she will adhere to a man of such dangerous character, and who advises a course that would ruin the colored people and put an end to our labor among them. She is entirely in the power of Reedy and all that we can say is of no avail. What do you advise in her case?
I have reported in reference to Murphy's building, that in my opinion she has received sufficient rent for one year.
Mr. Greene wishes and very much needs three teachers desks.
By reckless soldiers or boys a glass is frequently smashed from our windows, and shall I see that such necessary repairs are executed?
Yours truly,
Josiah Beardsley