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In the afternoon I visited the school at Bayou Beouf three miles further east which I was obliged to perform on foot oweing to the difficulty of Crossing the Bayou and the bad state of the roads, but did not reach there until the school had been dismissed.  I saw the teacher, however, Mrs. Delia Banner, and from her as well as from observation - I learned the following facts; That the house in which the school is kept - as to locality and condition, is totally unfit for occupancy.  It is very difficult of access, and four children have been drowned in Crossing the Bayou.  The house is situated a mile and a half below the Rail Road Bridge, and on very low ground, which, on account of the high water and constant rains, most of the land contiguous, and for some distance around has been covered with water most of the summer.  I deemed it advisable on this account to obtain a house nearer the Rail Road Bridge where the ground is higher and drier, and where access is more convenient.  Such a house, I was informed by citizens can be obtained for the repairs which will cost about Forty [[margin: $40 repairs]] dollars ($40) Two dollars per month is paid for the one now occupied - The roof of which leaks in a wretched manner.  I examined a house which, I think, can be fitted for the above sum.  I shall visit the place again soon, and endeavour to procure, if possible, such a house, and have it fitted up for that purpose - subject, howeve, to your approval.  In the mean time Mrs. Banner will continue where she is.  see her statement marked (B.)