Your knowledge of native educational matters generally, and the fact that you were at the outset intimately connected with the movement which resulted in the foundation of the School, form the chief grounds which have led to the desire of the Committee and the Council to obtain your assistance in this connexion. I am directed, therefore, to express the hope that you will give your consent to sere.
Lam, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. E. Levesow, Secretary.
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