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This Gentleman is stoping at Captain Blacks. I am still going on with my list And if I am not trouble any more. I will be able to Raise a good School. I have made arrangments for my house. I have got seats All in ready for teaching  The name of the Gentleman is Mr Atwater. The people are rile up for the School House. It was. it seemed ready to do what they could to get the ground  I am still doing what I can. to get them to buy the ground. I hope you will incourage this all you can. You promised me to give me all the incouragement you could -
Please answer soon as you receive
Your obdt servt
Solomon Derry

Rcvd Apr 23 1868

4.D. S of E.
Union Springs
Apr 20th 1868

Derry Solomon

Asks if he is to be installed at Union Springs. Thinks himself badly treated and wants satisfaction, and encouragement.