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of the ground on which the School House stands. I suppose the Rebels will favor & flatter the Church in order if possible to destroy the school - Mr. Nash thinks it can not be done - 

I should be glad to know how, & what Government will do to protect its right in the building.
 
The way has not yet opened for me to try negotiation for the land - if it does open I shall do what I can — Miss Stebbins and Mr. Dow have just arrived from the North, ready to go on with their school building - on fortunately well secured

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Some unclear wording if someone can take a closer look. Punctuation also unclear in areas, may need revision