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3 at present will allow. I am however disposed to venture farther on my faith in the benevolence of the North and say that we will send you teachers [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] for Selma. You will therefore please inform me - (1) How many may be profitably employed - (2) What accommodations may be secured for a Teachers Home or what will be the expense of boarding them - (3) Can they come across from Vicksburg via Meridan to Selma, or from Meridan should they come down the M & O R.R. From a statement of Sec Shepherd based on a letter from Gen Swayne last week I expected a definite statement in regard to our commissioning certain teachers to be employed at Montgomery, in connection with our other Teacher. We will co-operate to the extent of our means Yours Truly J.M. Walden Sec
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I believe the writer is referring to Meridian Mississippi