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Assistant Commissioners in the several States where normal schools or colleges may be contemplated, ascertain and report the amount that may have already been applied to institutions of higher grade, and what assistance each can render out of his regular 'construction-appropriation' in addition to the fund referred to".

Please afford Mr. Chase all the information and  assistance you may be able to render him.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. servant
A. P. Ketchum
Bt. Lt. Col. A.A.A. Genl