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Hawkshill

The Freedman at this place have nearly completed a School house & want a teacher they are willing to do all they can for its support  I think they will furnish fuel & light.

The board will be about (20) twenty dollars per month at each of the above places

I cannot get board at Luray for a Teacher 'would recoment that a building be put up with (2) two rooms for the teacher to live in.

The public sentiment has grown rather mor favorable towards Schools for Freedman but not so much so as to make them render any assistance towards their support

I will Endeavor to have the Freed man purchase their books & furnish the fuel but cannot depend upon them

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Capt E. H. Ripley asst Supt