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

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Record #38 from Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870

Roll Number 5
Date 9 Jul 1869
State Maryland
County Cecil
City/Town/Neighborhood Port Deposit
Other Locations Mentioned Philedelphia
Authors Mary J.C. Anderson
Position teacher
Recipient Rev. J. Kimball
Other Names Mentioned Col. Corson
Message Abstract States that she has been advised by Col. [[underlined]] Corson [[/underlined]] to write in relation to her salary: that she has closed her school and is waiting for transportation and salary: that the trustees wish to have her return next year which she is willing to do, &c.
Message Body I was in Philla a few days ago and saw Col_ Corson he told me I had better write to you about my salary; I have closed my School._ here; and only await salary and transportation; which you will please send immediately, as I wish to leave for home: The trustees in their general report will state what they can do next year They wish me to return to them_ next term; you will see by reports that my School after the first two months did well, I am willing to return again if you should think best. please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience and oblidge yrs [...] I mail this from Balt - but - am still awaiting your reply in Port Deposit
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