Metcalf sends a message to Harper interested in knowing the outcome of the G.G. Springer case. Harper explains that Mr. Springer had wire notice last week to report at the Training Center at Petersburg, VA. Harper believed the situation was peculiar…
Lutheran pastor offers qualified support, noting that it was only "old custom" which kept him teaching younger children in German, although they understand English much better. He does ask for concessions in terms of elderly German-language speakers.