| Roll Number | 5 |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 Dec 1869 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Galena |
| Other Locations Mentioned | Baltimore; Washington [D.C.] |
| Authors | C.C. Bell |
| Position | Teacher |
| Recipient | Gen O. Howard, then referred to Maj. D.G. Swain, Supt of Education |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | Is of the opinion that had he been a white man, his case would have been differently acted upon. Has been informed that through the bureau he would get redress. Says, "the assault may be repeated at any time". |
| Message Body | Sir, I received your answer; My idea is that if I had of been a person of your race, and insulted by a black man; as I have been by a white man, that I would not have received an answer for to await for the second insult. here I am in this place trying to do my duty, knowing not what moment this villian may try the second attempt. I have been to Baltimore, and have been inform that the Bureau in Washington would attend to the case. |
| Pages | 1512 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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[Author (if known)], Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870, 1869, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
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