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twenty in average daily attendance; in the Sunday schools 47 adults and 231 children. One private school is in operation in this city with from fifty to sixty scholars. I have rented a building in this city for school purposes, and as soon as it is fitted up, it is the intention to consolidate two of the larger schools, and make a graded school. The children appear to be quite eager in their desire to learn, and seem to be improving rapidly in their studies. I am Lieut, Very Respectfully Your Obed't Serv't (sgd) W.B. Pease Bv't. Lt. Col. U.S.A. Capt. 17th U.S. Infty Sub-Ass't. Com'r Extract respectfully furnished Mr Wheelock Supt. of Schools for his information. J.T. Kirkman 1st Lt 26 U.S. Inf. A.A.A. Genl