Letter dated August 20, 1853, written by Y. B. Beall of Leetown, addressed to Mr. J. J. Williams, Commissioner, Kabletown, regarding compensation for his room and board as a teacher in District No. 13. Included with the letter is a promissory note dated August 25, 1853, wherein J. J. Williams and others promise and bind themselves to pay certain specified sums as additional compensation to Y. B. Bell [sic[ for his services in District School No. 13.