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the ground. The improvements were made during the years of 67 and 66. 
Mr Lloyed should not have gone there and told the people that they had contributed nothing, I can prove the whole matter. The people knew all about the matter, only they will exagerate such things. They are not dissatisfied about the matter at this time Had I [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] known anything about the matter I could have corrected it. I made and my reports to Shoemaker, and he made his to Dr. Rhodes, who was Cor. Sect. at that time.  I gave liberally and of my own pocket, to finch the work.  The Bureau officers always handled their own appropriations, I am not responsible for anything that was done after I left there.  The whole matter was simply a misunderstand.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
A. Varner

Transcription Notes:
"finch the work"? it makes no sense, but it's clear. :/