| Roll Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 Feb 1870 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Somerset |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Dame's Qr. |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | Isaiah W. Somers |
| Position | Teacher |
| Recipient | Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | States that he arrived and opened school on the 4th inst. : that he is in need of books, and encloses a list with which he requests to be supplied. |
| Message Body | I came here on the 4th inst & took charge of the school at this place I found a house ill-sufficient to teach school in it was so open, no books nor anything else to start a school with I used what books could be found among the people and commenced operations, I am in need of a pair of shoes not having had all my pay for teaching since last August we are badly in need of books here, & if possible [[strikethrough]] can [[/strikethrough]] will you please furnish us with the following articles 4 dozen Websters Elementary Spellers 2 " [[ditto for dozen]] Mcguffies Readers 1st Part 2 " " " [[dittos for dozen Mcguffies Readers]] 2nd " [[ditto for Part]] 4 doz Slates, Medium Size 4 " [[ditto for dozen]] Copy Books. 1½ " [[ditto for dozen]] Arithmetics Emersons 1st Part, 9 " [[ditto for dozen]] Slate Pencils, Please send the above articles or such of the same kind as are used in Freedmens Schools, & by so doing you will relieve the trouble & anxiety |
| Pages | 1337 |
| 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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