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Dear Sir 
I am directed by the Comr. to reply to yours of the 19th inst. The promise [[strikethrough]] made [[/strikethrough]] in regard to aid to your school was made with the hope that Congress, at its last session, would appropriate the money. This Congress failed to do; it will, therefore, be impossible for the Comr [[strikethrough]] to assist you [[/strikethrough]] to render you the much needed