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this matter entirely in your own hands.

We shall rely upon your own judgment as to where you wish us to labor & the kind of assistance you may need.

The field is so large, that [[strikethrough]] it [[/strikethrough]] no association need be troubled as to where they may labor.

The great blew let me say frankly at this whole work of supplying teachers is the withdrawal of rations.

I fear we shall not be able to send as many as last year.

Have you a good farm to lease to an enterprising man, who will pledge himself to relieve the govt of the care & support of a poor colony to be placed upon it. The lessee agreeing to assume the support of a number of the poorer order, to be definitely named in the lease.

I have seen Rev Mr Strebey of the A.M.A. & he seems to be of the opinion that there is not need of any additional special agent just now, being quite willing to abide your action. Make my kind regards to the Prof[[?]] to whom I ask write in a day or two. Very truly yours
Wm Geo Hawkins
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[[upper right has a penciled margin note: Reply to Prof Manly]]