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[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

Oskaloosa May 14th. 1867

Mr C W Buckley,
Your note received this evening. Am fully persuaded that my work is with you, and though I leave a lucrative situation with pleasant associations, think I will come as soon as you deem necessary
You did not reply to my queries in relation to number of months taught during the year - immediate demand for my services &c.
We have a night school in our place, numbering fifty pupils Have witnessed their eagerness to learn - think I shall be very much devoted to the cause Long ago adopted as a