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V. 7. E.D. Vol. 3. 1870

Richmond, Va., 
Jany. 15th 70

Virginia 
R.M. Manly
Supt of Education
Encloses communication of Rev. E.P. Smith containing his interpretation of Circular Letter of Aug. 14, '69 and requests instructions as to words "Average no. of pupils in Ed. Form No. 5" and "Thirty or more scholars" in the Circular Letter referred to; also begs leave to submit that average daily attendance is the most important criterion of a school and further states that a school may have an enrolment much larger than the average attendance. 

W. 30. Vol. 1/70. R.F. & A.L. Va.
 
Bureau R.F. and A.L.

Off. Genl. Supt. of Ed. 
Washington, Jany 21st 70
Respectfully returned. 
The phrases "average no. of pupils" and "average of thirty or more", are to be construed as meaning average daily attendance. If the enrollment in any school is thirty, but, in fact only an average attendance of seven or ten pupils can be induced to attend it, the Commissioner would not deem it wise to expend the funds at his disposal is sustaining such a small school. 
The only exception to this rule is found in Par. 4, Circular Letter. Aug 14" 1869.
Jno H. Cook. 
Chief Clerk Ed Division
In absence & Genl. Supt. of Ed. 

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