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"The U.S. Christian Commission, (Indiana Branch,) sends this sheet as a messenger between the soldier and his home. Let it hasten to those who wait for tidings."  

Columbia, Tenn.
Dec. 8, 1865
Rev. John Ogden

Dear Brother:

I enclose a letter received to day for your consideration-
Should I report to you about our School in addition to our Church Committee at Pittsburgh, Our school is progressing finely - 219 enrolled - 170 average attendance All reading & spelling about 6 or 8, 40 studying Arith 25 Geography 56 writing

Don't know what we shall do for a building after March as this is to be sold & it is the belief that