Arkansas Education, Letters and Telegrams Received, Entered in Registers 2 and 3, Jan. 1869–July 1870, Part 2 page: NMAAHC-007675763_00305

This transcription is completed and pending approval.

Transcription Form

Transcription

Camden, Ark. June 15th 1869
Mr. W.M. Colby
Little Rock, Ark
Dear Sir:
Yours of the 13th inst. is just rec'd. Mr. Millen is not here at present; I saw him but for a few moments before he left. He said that he would return before the close of this month; promised to do all he can for the school when he returns. There is no school Trustee appointed or elected at this place, and I don't see that I can do anything alone, having no power to appoint one. Could you not make the appointment if I send you two or three names? I think that Dr. Wright would be the most likely man to act in that capacity There are but very few men here who take any interest in the welfare of the colored people.
I expect to return home via New Orleans, having received half fare orders by that route.
Yours Very Truly etc.
Thomas E. Hughes,
Teacher AMA

Notes on Transcribing this page (optional)

H.A. Millen is verified. There was also a E.K. Miller

This section can be used to communicate any questions or concerns to Smithsonian staff, as well as other volunteers, about this transcription. Do not use to transcribe extraneous notes made by collector or other institutions.

Please note that the language and terminology used in this collection reflects the context and culture of the time of its creation, and may include culturally sensitive information. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution, but is available in its original form to facilitate research. For questions or comments regarding sensitive content, access, and use related to this collection, please contact transcribe@si.edu.

Transcribe page 4 of 292