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this is a mistake and I send you herewith Capt. Poillons explanation. However this may be as to the past, as to the future two propositions appear to me to cover the case:

(a) The property would not be safe in the building without a guard if the schools were removed

(b) A guard of one person would be ample in the presence of the schools and I long ago ordered that such a guard have full and free access.

3. Now as to the repairs. I would like as was my intention where I last wrote to at once commence the repairs myself. But a telegram from Gen. Howard to whom I had referred the case advises me that the funds of the Bureau cannot be so employed in any case, however meritorious. I immediately resorted to another agency to raise the money by which I hope to get it in a few weeks, but as I cannot by this means get it immediately and may be disappointed, I do not see what I can say to Dr Nott except this:

The building should be repaired at once, whoever defrays the cost of it.

Let the Trustees [[strikethrough]] def [[/strikethrough]] order the repairs, as they must do if I were to vacate it immediately.

Then if within a reasonable time I do not come up to Dr Nott's proposition, I will vacate the building.

I have discussed the matter with Prof. Silsby the Agent of the Society which occupies the building and this seems to be the best we can do.

Very respectfully
Your obedient servant


Col. George D. Robinson
Superintendent &c.
Mobile.