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Columbia, Tenn. Dec 29th 1866 Rev. D. Burt Dear Brother: I don't know what we are to do for the wait of more Desks I am at my "wits end" We have about 100 scholars writing - a large portion of the scholars have to set on benches. Our church has extended at this front more than $5,000 already & I cannot hope for further assistance If We have received our proportion from the Bureau compared with other points we must be content & struggle along with our disadvantages