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1108
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education D.C.
Washington. May 27th 1869.
[[underlined]] Swaim [[/underlined]] Bvt. Maj. [[underlined]] D. G. [[/underlined]]
A.D.C.
Major:
I have the honor to report that there are in operation in West Virginia at the present time, to the best of my knowledge, seventeen (17) colored Schools that receive assistance from this Bureau, located as follows:
Brook's Hollow, Kanawha County
Charleston, " " [[dittos for Kanawha County]]
Moorfield, Hardy " [[ditto for County]]
Wardensville, " " [[dittos for Hardy County]]
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County
Lewisburg, " " [[dittos for Greenbrier County]]
Fairmount, Marion County
Hedgesville, Berkley " [[ditto for County]]
Martinsburg, " " [[dittos for Berkley County]]
Harper's Ferry, Jefferson " [[ditto for County]]
Shepherdstown, " " [[dittos for Jefferson County]]
Charlestown, " " [[dittos for Jefferson County]]
Buckhannan, Upshur " [[ditto for County]]
Clarksburg, Harrison " [[ditto for County]]
Romney, Hampshire " [[ditto for County]]
Parkersburg, Wood " [[ditto for County]]
Point Pleasant, Mason " [[ditto for County]]
At all of these places except Parkersburg, where the school is held in a Government building, we have aided in building School-houses. The amount expended is something over $4000. Application has been made for rent of school building at Harper's Ferry, which rent is to be used in support of teachers. I do not know that the application has been granted. This is the only place where we are asked for any aid in supporting the school. Teachers are paid by the State School Commissioners.
I visit the schools when I can, and hold Educational meetings, which are usually well attended. As we do not aid in paying the teachers, and the places are far apart, and therefore cannot be visited often. I find it very difficult to get regular reports of the schools. This is all we are now doing in West Virginia.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.
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1109
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education D.C.
Washington. May 28th 1869.
[[underlined]] Woolman Samuel. [[/underlined]]
Wilmington, Del.
Dear Sir:
Please have this bill against the Government made out for material, and not for labor: made also to you as agent of the Society. Also send the receipts of the contractor for such material. I would also like a copy of the contract. Then I will have proper vouchers made out, and get you the money.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.
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1110
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education D.C.
Washington. June 1st 1869.
[[underlined]] Howard [[/underlined]] Bvt. Maj. Genl. [[underlined]] O. O. [[/underlined]]
Commissioner.
General:
In obedience to instructions contained in Circular issued from these Head Quarters Jany 8th/69, I have the honor to report myself on duty as Supt. of Education for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia, having been duly appointed by your order.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
[[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]]
Supt. of Education.
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1111
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. of Education D.C.
Washington. June 1st 1869.
[[underlined]] Howard [[/underlined]] Bvt. Maj. Genl. [[underlined]] O. O. [[/underlined]]
Commissioner.
General:
In obedience to instructions contained in Circular issued from these Head Quarters Jany 8th/69, I have the honor to report myself on duty as Clerk, in the office of the Supt. of Education for the D.C., Md., W. Va., and Del., having been duly appointed by your order.
