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Bi Monthly Report of Schools in 3d Div. 1st Sub Dist. Bureau R. F. and A. L. District of Virginia in accordance with Circular No 1
Head Quarters Asst. Comr. Dist. of Va dated Richmond Va Nov 20th 1867, for the two months ending on the 31st day of October 1868

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|No of School| Name of School| Location| Name of Teacher| Condition| Remarks|

|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|1|Mount Mariah| Dempsey House Nansemond Co| William H. Lee| Not Good| This school needs a more competent teacher, School declining|

|2|Mount Arrarat| Hardye Reed's Nansemond Co| Mary Hare| Very Good| This School is improving, the teacher is very attentive and capable|

|3|Chuckatuck|William Jackson's, Chackatuck Nansemond Co| Ann M. Dyer| Good| This is one of the best points[[?]]for a school in this division, the teacher not very attentive|

|4|Globe|Joshua Bailley's Isle of Wright Co| Julia M. Shore| Good| This school has declined since Schoolhouse was burned, will have to be closed on this account|

|5| Scholars Retreat| Ben. Banks Isle of Wright Co| Emma J. Morgem| Very Good| This School has improved and the Schoolhouse is too small [[?]] a new one is to be built|

|6| St. John's| Smithfield Isle of Wright Co| Amanda S. Montier| Very Good| This School has improved more than many in the county, the teacher very industrious|

|7| Smithfield Night| Smithfield Isle of Wright Co| Amanda S. Montier| Good| Has only been opened for a short time and is attended principally by adults|

|8| Pinnie Woods| Baillei's Chapel Isle of Wright Co| James H. Madison| Good| This is in good condition and improving fast. Schoolhouse needs repairs
The Schools have not been so well attended during last month of account of the large number of Children employed picking [[heads?]]
if the Schoolhouses are put in good repair the attendance for the winter will be very large

Office A. S. A. Com
3' Div 1st Sub Dist, Va
Suffolk Va October 31st 1868

I certify that the above report is correct
George W. Black
A. S. A. Comr
3d Div. 1st Sub. Dist Va

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