Record #146 from Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870 - Enduring Connections

Roll Number	7
Date	22 May 1869
State	Maryland
County	Somerset
City/Town/Neighborhood	Princess Ann
Other Locations Mentioned	–
Authors	J.W. McGrath
Position	–
Recipient	Mr. John Kimball
Other Names Mentioned	Maj W.L. Vanderlip
Message Abstract	States that their School-house is nearly finished. Requests the Supt. of Education to appoint a time for its dedication, and be present &c.
Message Body	I drop you a few lines hoping they may find you enjoying the blessing of good health. I state to you that we have our School house nearly finished. Maj W.L. Vanderlip have been heare & have seen the building and he will inform you of the same I wish to know the time it will be convenant for you to dedicate our School house for us you will please let me know and we wish to try & have a large congregation to that that occasion & I hope you will bring some distinguish Gentleman with you on that occasion
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