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Name of Teacher, Samuel Pague "Col'd" Fincastle, Va. At the Educational meeting recently held by me at Fincastle, it was not fully decided in regard to an Assistant Teacher. And therefore not referred to in my report. They now recommend their former Assistant, Priscilla Johnson "Col'd". Eighty nine Scholars have been enrolled and there are additions to the number daily. The amount necessary to Board their Teachers for the first month is already in the hands of the Treasurer. They hope a Teacher (Principal) will be sent there as soon as possible.

I am unable to furnish the information called for by the friends Freedmen Association of Philadelphia Pa., by reason of not knowing the purpose of Societies formerly in Charge of the most important stations throughout the Counties of this Section of Virginia- whether they intend to resume operations or not. Please advise us, what Societies will occupy this field, and to what extent they will cover it.

I have directed all Teachers at present in Charge of Schools to transmit their reports to you on the 25th inst