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by schools at least, and many of them will not, I fear, until compelled to do so by law. The only school at present in the County of Goochland, is the one at Maniken taught by Miss Scott a colored lady of good education; and her school seems to be in a flourishing condition, so far as numbers and progress are concerned. Miss Rose Morris a young white lady and daughter of Dr. Morris of Goochland C.H. is thinking of reopening her school which has been suspended several months, Miss Morris taught a freedman's school last year, & is, I understand a good teacher. I have given her some encouragement in regard to re-opening the school by promising to get, if possible, some aid for her in the way rent for school-room. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt E. C. Morse A.S.A. Comr Brig. Genl. O. Brown Ass't Commissioner Richmond Va.
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Maniken prob = Manakin, Goochland