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are now operating there) as it is not safe or proper for them to go through the streets of W., in the darkness of night, to the school room; as the only place where they can procure a room, is too far for them to walk.
They have no male protection; even the Bureau Agent ignoring the galantry due, I believe, to ladies in their position, both by law and public opinion; which is stronger than all law.

In fine he has refused to protect them while engaged in teaching a night school; that is while traveling through the streets. You are aware that Miss Wood, (one of the present teachers) was mobbed during last session, and this took place while the Bureau Agent, Capt W. A MacNulty, (now at Culpeper, but then at Warrenton) was present, and assisting Miss Wood.

Allow me to inquire respectfully whether the guarantee of the GOv. to protect these teachers implies protection while violence is being perpetrated, or simply the punishment