Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #235 from Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870

Roll Number 9
Date 20 June 1870
State Maryland
County Queen Anne
City/Town/Neighborhood Centreville
Other Locations Mentioned
Authors Andrew F. Hill
Position Teacher
Recipient Maj W G Vanderlip
Other Names Mentioned Mr. Kennedy
Message Abstract Returns vouchers, signed. States that the work on school building is progressing rapidly; that the lumber bill is nearly due, and the trustees would like to hear from the Supt.
Message Body Dear Sir: I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your letter. I now return the enclosed Vouchers, they having been duly signed. I trust I will be in receipt of my salary and Transportation before July 1st, as I desire to leave upon that day. Mr. Canaday says that the time for the payment of the Lumber bill is limited and that he would like to hear from you as soon as possible. The work on the School building is progressing rapidly, and he guarantees that the building will be finished unless burnt down.
Pages 971
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