| Roll Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | 4 Feb 1870 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Salisbury |
| Other Locations Mentioned | Forktown |
| Authors | Sam'l A. Graham |
| Position | – |
| Recipient | Maj. W. L. Vanderlip |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | Gives the required information in relation to the prominent men of color at Forktown. |
| Message Body | Your letter of the 2nd inst. has been received asking for the names or name of the principal men or man among the Colored people of Forktown. The most responsible and reliable colored men in that neighborhood are Hezekial Black and Elzy Pollitt. The last named is a young man and perhaps does not take much interest in the School, but will give you reliable information. |
| Pages | 861 |
| 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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