| Roll Number | 6 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 Dec 1869 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Upper Trappe |
| Other Locations Mentioned | Salisbury |
| Authors | John W Collins |
| Position | Teacher |
| Recipient | Maj D.G. Swain |
| Other Names Mentioned | Mrs. C.K. Lowell |
| Message Abstract | States that he was authorized to teach at this place by the N.Y. Branch F.U. Comm. and he opened school on the 29th ult. Requests to be furnished with books Received blanks &c. |
| Message Body | Dear Sir: I received your letter, register & blanks in due season. Mrs. C. K. Lowell authorised me to open School on the 22nd of Nov, but I didnot receive her letter until Saturday the 27th. So I could not open until Monday the 29th. Mrs. Lowell said she thought that you would send me some books if I applied to you. I would be very glad if you would send me about 30 books, (reading, spelling etc,) suitable for a primary School. If you will forward them to me I will be responsible for the money. My P.O. is Upper Trappe Md. by nearest Express office at Salisbury Md. |
| Pages | 929 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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[Author (if known)], Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870, 1869, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
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