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McKay School Dinwiddie Va Aug 8th 1868 Mr Manly, Dear Sir: I write a line to let you know I am out here and have this school running 31 pupils. Their studies are, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Geo, and Arith, and all getting on very well. I have not heard from Mrs McKay for four weeks, but hope to hear from her very soon. I hope to be able to come over the last of Sept, and be ready to teach any where you may think best to send me. I find it very pleasant in the county; they have a good crop on hand, and we have every prospect of a plentiful year. I heard last night the sad news that Major Stone was dead. I hope it is not true, for in the event of his death, I.