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see her, but Mr Shaw Understood her that she wished & expected to resume her old place. I believe she lives at Newburgh, in Orange Co. this state. I don't know that we can support the colored teachers at all; I think it will be best not to take any step about them till we have secured the seven white teachers. I am glad Miss Renne & Mrs Parker are to return, they have not informed us of any arrangements for the purpose, I wish they had. As far as we know Miss Lynch will return too. In a very few days I trust this matter will be completed, & will you know. I will try and send them all punctually by the 1st prox.
Respectfully yrs
Ellen Collins
Mem. etc

R. Manly Esq. 
Supt etc

[[right margin]] New York 
Sep 9. 1868 
Ellen Collins [[/right margin]]