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as I would like to see, partly in consequence of not being supplied with books, and partly from the disorderly conduct of the pupils, which I am using my utmost endeavors to improve, and hope [[strikethrough]] I [[/strikethrough]] my efforts will be crowned with success ere another report is sent for your inspection Josephine Baker Inst'ress [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. 31 OCT 1869 [[/stamp]]
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I don't think "brad nese" is how it's signed.
Wondering if it ends in -ness or -ress like mistress stewardess etc. but unsure what the beginning could be. Pr[?]tress
She signed the previous page as teacher.
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