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one reported by Capt. Brooks in Charles City has ceased to exist, the teacher Mr. Brown not having time to devote to it. The requirements of this division are clearly set forth by Capt. Brooks
In Charles City are: many negroes who have always been free and who hold considerable real estate: they are far better off than the average of freedmen and can do something for the support of schools. Could teachers be assured no doubt houses and scholars would in these counties [[strikethrough]] doubtless [[/strikethrough]] be prepared by next fall - at least three schools could go into operation.
With regard for the seven schools taught by colored teachers I would in general remark that they are barely in existence - average attendance is 18; - average of 6 schools in which tuition is charged!
And, at this, not twenty per cent of the tuition promised has been paid in. Further:- the teachers are incompetent: they are only better than none at all: the schools are not permanently