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King Williams Court House Va. August 11 1868. Dear Sir, I have just returned from a visit to Mr. Carter's school at "Coat Tail" Church near Ayletts Va. He commenced Wednesday the 5th with 40 scholars. Yesterday he had 75 the number is constantly increasing. The location is central + I have no doubt the attendance will reach at least 150 at this point & very likely as many as two hundred in winter. Only about two thirds of the old church is repaired & by repairing the remainder which could now be done at light extra expense if deemed necessary. at least two hundred + fifty children could be taught here. I believe the point as central as any which can be found in the county. I am very much pleased with the way Carter has organized & is conducting the school Last night he started a night school for adults. the testaments +c were received. I am very thankful for them but with I could get some of the charts of which I wrote you. at least two teachers will be needed here