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It was agreed that [[strikethrough]] that [[/strikethrough]] the house should be built 22 x 30 - to be of hewn logs and made in a substantial manner.  The citizens bound themselves to have it completed by Christmas and that the School should begin by Monday the 4th day of January. -

Mr. H.V. Graves, will be the teacher.  He has a good English education, seems to have the good of the cold. race at heart, and will I trust be useful in that capacity.

The cold. people of this section are represented as very poor, but as being generally industrious and frugal. - But few, it is stated will be able to pay tuition. -

Under the circumstances I stated that I thought the Bureau would pay 25¢ per month for each pupil, and possibly would pay something by way of rent to aid in the support of the teacher.  I am also hopeful to obtain $10 per month from Mr Janes Agent of the Society of Friends, who in aiding Schools in this State.  It is also hoped to obtain Books from the Bureau.

After receiving this aid or so much of it as can be granted the teacher will look to the