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Sandersville 31st Dec 1867 Mr. E.A. Ware Sup Education. Dear Sir I have the honor of making my monthly report to you. I have Blanks on which they might be made- But as I have nothing to report it seems a waste of paper to fill a blank with cyphers - My last report will answer for the present- I know of no school in operation during the past or present month for the freed children - and indeed the pecuniary embarrassments of our people, gives but meagre patronage to our best teachers - while - the question of living is paramount among the freedmen- Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt James R Smith Agt &c &c