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of the phrase, where a report is made for three months, & the word attendance is not used. But I have given the average daily attendance, which makes this Report quite different from Dr Hatfields first. I can only send you our own report for Staunton for Nov & will direct the Teacher, to forward immediately to you.

I also send you Mr Warings report, which please return, as soon as examined. These will cover the lack of information, but I am aware will not supply the want. I hope however we shall not occasion you more delay, for we must close out some of our schools unless we have money very soon.

Yours truly
W.F. Mitchell

[[stamp]] State of Virginia. Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Recd. 19 JAN 1870 [[/stamp]]