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but she say she will fight it out on this line. That she wont surrender is very brave & I have concluded to let her stay 
& await developments.  All these things were a surprise & not anticipated by me. I have to thank you for sending Miss Preston she is an old "and" highly esteemed friend of mine, & I shall do all I can to make her life pleasant.  If Grant can only be elected there may be some quiet here.  I go to meet the colored teacher at argletts in the morning.  My hands are full.  I will try to keep up heart & keep the  work moving, but its against many dificulties, more than I anticipated, barters transportation has not come,
Sincerely Your Friend,
Charley Goodyear?