| Roll Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | 17 Jan 1870 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Cecil |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Elkton |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | E.J. Whittington |
| Position | – |
| Recipient | Mr W L VanDerlip |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | States an increase of pupils, and requests an assistant for two months, Submits the name of [[underlined]] Josephine Gloster [[/underlined]] of Phila., and says the people will pay the board of a teacher if send. Wishes books mentioned. |
| Message Body | Sir I hasten to say that the school at Elkton increases daily) I have at present eight-five scholars fifty day thirty-five night) and feeling myself able to do justice to all) I aske your permission for an assistant for tow months, after that period the larger ones will be hired out) a teacher named Josephine Slouster No 925 Rodman St [[insertion]] Philad [[/insertion]] will availe her services providing this meets your approbation) the people are willing to support the board of an assistant Mr Vanderlip I shall be compelled to send for half dozen of Worcester, & spelling books also half dozen of Com'dgs spell an answer will Oblidge Respectivly |
| Pages | 1464 |
| 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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