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The first opportunity. I have and try get the work.  Fairly started. Capt McDonnell thinks it may be done - and will do all he can for it - We have four school houses going up in this part of the Vally - commencing at Harrisonburg - 
If I can say to them at Winchester, that if they will build a school house - you will help them $500.00 I think we can make it go  Yours to last
N. C. Brackett
I suppose I must not tell you that I think it very important that the appropriation be granted.