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Camden Ark March 3d 1868 Hon W.M. Colby Supt Public Instruction Bureau R.F. & A.L. Dear Sir I have delayed sending my report. wishing to report by letter Number of scholars at the beginning of the month You know the Freedmen assured us that we would have a full school at the 1st of the month their promise has been more than verified. I opened school last Monday with Eighty (80) scholars and yesterday with Eighty five (85) and still they come there is no doubt I think that the Freedmen here are alive to the importance of Education and it is my opinion that this school will become one of the best self supporting schools in the state. I shall refuse none but let as many