| Roll Number | 7 |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 July 1869 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Somerset |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Princess Ann |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | Eustace E. Green |
| Position | Principal |
| Recipient | Dr. Hatfield |
| Other Names Mentioned | Mr. Kimball; Mr. Crosby; Mr. Morris, preacher; Mr. J.W. McGrath |
| Message Abstract | – |
| Message Body | I sent you a letter eight or ten days ago, and as I have not received an answer, I took it for granted that you did not get it; so I'll take this opportunity to state briefly the state of things here. came to this place June 19th [[?]] in order to start school on 21st of the month. On my arrival to this place, I found the school going on, and Mr. Kelly (the teacher) did not seam to like my coming here. He said that he had not received any orders to close the school and would not do so until July 1st. I wrote to Mr. Kimball, to find out what I should do about it; he being absent the clurk (Mr. Crosby) answered the ^[[insert]] letter [[/insert]] saying for me to wait here till July 1st, and open then. I tried to open school on the 1st, not succeeding, I ^[[insert]] got [[/insert]] the Preacher to notify the people that I would open on Monday 5th. I went to the place Monday morning and found the house locked up; after waiting a while a few children came, and I sent a boy for the key, mean while Mr. Morris, (the preacher) came up and informed me that he gave notice about the school, and the people was mad with him for doing so. Seeing this state of things lead me ask why it was, and they said that they were not informed about me coming here, and that they did not give consent for the school to go on during the summer. Mr. McGrath said that he [[strikethrough]] was [/strikethrough]] ^[[insert]] saw [[/insert]] all the trustees but one, and that they gave their consent for the school to be started. he went to see the Teacher, the Sunday after I got here, and Mr. Kelly, told him that his trustees should have nothing to do with the school. Feeling that I should discharge my duty, I tried again on 6th to open & with much troubl I got the school started with a small company of 9 children, and I got ^[[insert]] a [[/insert]] few more in till the school numbered 16, but 2 of them have left. By some means the people, seem to work against me and it is very discouraging to me. I stated in the other letter, that I would be glad if you could get me another place or tell me what to do. I would go home to Wilmington N.C. where I know that I could teach or do something else, but I have not the means to pay my way. Please let me hear from you soon. |
| Pages | 585 |
| 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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