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Agricul. Col. March 18th 86

My dear Prof.

This is a memorable
day with us. our young "[Tramp?]"
Pres. was so circumvented
and caught that he was forced
to resign. Yesterday the B.
met in Des M. and the work
was done. You cannot tell
how much joy this matter
brings to our souls. his resignation
takes effect 1st of May,
and meantime Genl [Geddes?]
will probably manage here
under his distant supervision.
He is unquestionably
the most corrupt young man
I have ever known, but his
imposture is even more
phenominal. The B. in
keeping with their watned
imbecility were intent on
rushing Supt. Akers in