| Roll Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 Feb 1870 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Queen Anne |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Centerville |
| Other Locations Mentioned | Salem |
| Authors | Geo. E. Adams |
| Position | Teacher |
| Recipient | Maj. Vanderlip |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | Writes in regard to the school's prosperity both day and night, and regrets the inconvenience s under which they labor and hopes the Supt. will do something for them. |
| Message Body | Sir referring to your letter dated Jan 29, 1870 I am sorry to state to you the bad condition that we are in concerning our school houses at C.ville [Centreville] and Salem. We have no school house at either place. I have [tried] every plan that I new to get the people to comply with what Mr. Kimball tould them last Aug 1869, but it seems to be impossible; they is not my school going on at Salem We have a school going on at C.ville both day and night the day school is taught ... my brother and the night school is taught by my self. Neither one of us being able to discharge a school teachers duty. Sir, I will be glad to receive you notice when ever it is convinon for you to send it please do something for our schools. I receive three papers last week mark G.F. Adams I am very much ablodge to you for your complement towards me. Yours, respectfully Geo. E. Adams |
| Pages | 43 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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[Author (if known)], Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870, 1870, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
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