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rheumatic men and a half dozen bottles, I at once recognize the "higher law," but I see no "Military necessity" in a whole institution being given up, for the accommodation of a darkey, who has no other relation to the Government than making dresses for the Captain's wife and drawing rations and regular salary therefor.

I thought of discontinuing the school, but Capt Jackson advised me to consult you, in relation to making room for one teacher, as I can not consent to remaining here alone.

Yours Respectfully,
C.A. Dean

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