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themselves in the education of the Blacks, it seems to me better, in some respects, that they should do it, than to send northern teachers. We are however always careful to send teachers who will know no work but their own, and  not dispute on political matters. I like the spirit and sentiment of your letter very much.
   
Please inform me, whether you still desire a teacher to be sent, and if so whether a female teacher will be acceptable, and can find a pleasant home.

Also say what further supplies of books are necessary, and make any suggestions for our information you may deem best.
 
If the colored people can help themselves in this matter, a little, it will be well for them, and a relief,. to that extent, to the associations furnishing supplies. We have over 16,000 children in schools in this state, under about 200 teachers.

I am, Very Respy -
Yours Truly
R.M. Mauly chaplain U.S.A
* Supt.  Freedmans Schools Va.


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March 6 1866
Mr. B.B. Seiler

Dear Sir:

Bvt. Capt. D. Geo. Connolly
asst. Sup &c at Farmville. applies through Capt.
Barnes for School Books 'to enable him to
start a Freedman's School in Cumberland Co., 
Va. where he has the school located, the 
scholars, teachers, everything. Prepared'&c -  
Are you at liberty to forward him some
books? If so, send them along and 
inform me, and I will write to him for
fall particulars of the school, requiring
reports &c. 

Very Respy Yours &c
R.M.Mauly  
Sup. Schools