| Roll Number | 6 |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 Nov 1868 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Somerset |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Westover |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | S.D. Conover |
| Position | – |
| Recipient | Rev. Jno Kimball, Supt. Education |
| Other Names Mentioned | John H. Butler |
| Message Abstract | States that a colored man named [[underlined]] John H. Butler, [[/underlined]] representing himself as an agent of the Bureau, promised the colored people of that place that if they would secure the ground, the Bureau would furnish material for school-house to the amount of $300; that he feels interested in the improvement of these people and desires definite information as to how the Bureau will aid them, and upon what conditions; that the colored people fear Butler is an imposter. |
| Message Body | A gentleman by the name of Jno H Butler visited our Colored people some days ago, representing himself as Agt for the Freedman's Bureau, sent out to aid & encourage that portion of our people, in their efforts to educate themselves. He stated to [[strikethrough]] our portion of that people [[/strikethrough]] them that if they would secure the ground, the Bureau would furnish them with lumber & material to the Amt of $300.00, for house Having interested myself somewhat in their efforts to improve themselves I ask you to [[strikethrough]] know [[/strikethrough]] learn definitely what can be relied upon. The lot can be procured by Jan next & perhaps sooner. They have gone to work. They are feeble, but they are willing to work & do all they can. Please inform me what you can do, if anything, and upon what condition. The people fear lest Mr Jno H Butler is no agent of yours. They have been imposed upon once or twice Write me. |
| Pages | 328 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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[Author (if known)], Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870, 1868, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
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