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College road or bridges,
but they expect to commence
on them next week.

There is a rumor that
the opening of the term is
to be postponed one week – but
I hear the Pres. says that
he supposes the students
can't get there till a week
late – & I presume that is
what the report started from.

I hear the storm did not
extend as far north as
you are – for which I am
thankful – and Mrs. Welch
says there has been no rain
in Corning. The water still
stands over a foot deep in