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on the main road leading from Downing's Mill to Fairfields Burgees' Store, and that one end of the building be partitioned off for the teacher to live in. If this is done all the scholars who come will be saved the extra walk of three quarters of a mile as there is a river on one side and non would come from that direction. I have concealed with Mr. Tatum and others with reference to the change and it seems to be the opinion of all that it should be made. It is immaterial with Miss Stebbins, who intends to teach the school, where the house is placed only so far as it benefits the greatest number interested. She is perfectly willing to give a new deed. Miss S. was called north last week by the sickness of friends, and should anything occur that she cannot [[?]] when the house is ready she will see that a teacher is provided. You will notice that the contract reads for the partial construction of a building. We do not think that such as house as we intent to build can be put up for $700 but we guarantee that the building shall be completed at once should this sum have inefficient. It was suggested to me by one of the Buccan officers in Washington that