| Roll Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 March 1870 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Tyaskin |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | J.W. Adams |
| Position | Teacher |
| Recipient | Major Vanderlip, Supert of Education Washington D.C. |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | Acknowledges receipt of check in payment of his salary for Jany. Feb. Thinks the size of his school require the services of an assistant teacher. |
| Message Body | Sir: I acknowledge the receipt of $18.82/100 of as balance of salary for Jan & Feb. The size of the school warrants the necessity of an assistant until the close of the term vacation The lowest [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] estimate number of scholars at any one time since the 1st of Jan has been 50 & as the total enrollment is 75 as those of the pupils who follow oystering has been steadily in attenance owing to the many rains & cloudy days; which makes it an impossibility to do justice to all. Respectfully &c [[signature]] J.W. Adams [[/signature]] Tyaskin Md March 28th 1870. N.B. Do the society give any reason why they decline to pay retransportation of the Teacher. |
| Pages | 84 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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