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proper to forward this at once. That of Maj Butts will be forwarded when received.

I do not think that there is any grave hostility to colored schools - indeed the bitterest of the feeling is towards the Northern teachers; yet there appears to be no active sympathy among the residents with this educational movement

The most important practical suggestion I can make is this - to furnish good colored teachers for colored schools. Institutions for the preparation of such are an absolute necessity. 
The mass of the people cannot be reached by white teachers.

There is among the freedmen a strong, persistent desire for schools; they see on them more than a mere novelty: but in their present condition they need help; school houses must be built for them, teachers supplied and supported, and books and tuition be free.

It is thought far better to build up character, self respect, and intelligence, which are