In the mid 19th century, approval was required from 2 towns to hire a teacher for a district. The text of this note reads:

"I hereby certify that I have examined Arthur McKeel and do believe that he is well qualified in respect to moral character learning and ability to instruct @ common school in this town for one year from the date hereof.
Given under my hand at Yorktown this 8th day of 5th mo 1847

Stephen A. Hart
Town superintendent
of common schools for 
the Town of Yorktown"

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