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Near Franklin Apr 12th 1867 Mr. D. Burt Sir I would say to you in regard to the school, that I have 22 pupils subscribed with a fair prospect for more. I have not been able to get a teacher as yet Pleas write to me, and let me know whether you have procured one or not. Direct in care of John P. Mckay. Yours &c Lewis Johnston (col) Mr Hoffman: Answer this, (direct to Lewis Johnson care John P McKay, Franklin) inform him that I have not found a teacher, & may not be able to do so. Instruct him to set the best teacher that he can find at work & induce the colored people to pay him. Tell him to call on me in May & I will let him know what we can do for him. Yours &c D. Burt came to late. Mr. Johnston was here this morning.