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obtained. The Colored people of Boydton desires a northern teacher (a Colored man if possible) They (the Colored people) will pay a teachers board, pay rent of school room, furnish fuel, and purchase books at cost.

Names of responsible colored men interested in schools for Colored Children at Boydton
Henry Duncan  Boydton
Walt Love  Boydton

There are no Government buildings on lands in this County.
I think that the state of public sentiment with reference to Schools for Freedmen is becoming more favourable.
Board for teachers can be easily obtained at Clarksville, and Boydton.
I think two (2) schools in this County will be sufficient for the present, and until the Colored people in the interior realise the benefits of Schools in the two (2) villages of Clarksville and Boydton.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Robert Cullin 2nd Lieut V.R.C.
Asst Supt Bureau R F & A L
Mecklenburg County Va