| Roll Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 Feb 170 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Somerset |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Dame's Qr. |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | Isaiah W. Somers |
| Position | – |
| Recipient | Maj Gen'l O O Howard |
| Other Names Mentioned | Col. Corson |
| Message Abstract | States that by direction of Col. Corson, he gives you notice of his arrival. Calls attention to the unhappy condition of school house, and wishes something done if possible, immediately. Needs blanks and register. |
| Message Body | Agreeable to instructions from Col Corson of Pen'na Ass'n I have taken my [??] to inform you of my arrival at this place as school teacher having been appointed to that position by Mr. J Kimball Supt of Education at Washington I came here yesterday and found that there was no building in every [[insert]] way [[/insert]] suited to teach school in the freedman area a building but it needs some repairs and they [[??]] to [??] your able [??] to the matter and to see if some assistance cannot be rendered to give them a suitable building to teach school in there are good school houses in all the districts but this one hoping you will give this matter a close consideration I am dear sir with much respect your verry humble Servant Josiah W. Somers P.S.Please [[insert]] Sir [[/insert]] inform me where I can obtain blank reports + who is State Superintendent |
| Pages | 1319 |
| 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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