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with him on the basis
of new revelations. I [?]
[?] to oppose him
in Ark, but I did it in
a manly way. I really
hope I can get this place.
The salary is 2000.00 & house
and the field would be
a pleasant one.

If you know Prof. White or
Pres. [Mell?] a letter direct
would do me good, written
of course with out my appearing
in it. Things are not congenial
here, long hours in a [?] business
place among musty books and foul
air, have preyed on my health and
I must get out of here. I have had
a [secure?] [?]ment this year. Have
not seen my family since last Aug.
but I hope better day are coming.