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Report of a "Personal Inspection" of all Freedmens Schools in the 3 & 4th Div. 5th Sub Disct Va. for the month of February 1868. In accordance with Cir No 17 C. S. Head Quarters Assistant Commissioner State of Virginia.

Freedmens Schools at Slabtown (near Yorktown) directed by the Friends Freedmens Association of Phila. Pa. Established

Miss E. Pennock Teacher.
Day School.
Enrolled 63. Average attendance 45.
Night School.
Enrolled 22. Average attendance 14. 

This school is rapidly increasing in numbers and under the care of their experienced teacher is making most excellent progress. The pupils pay a weekly fee of five cents.

Miss M. E. Ellison. Teacher.
Day School.
Enrolled 33. Average attendance 22.
Night School.
Enrolled 22. Average attendance 14.

The attendance is increasing in numbers, and the scholars appear to be greatly interested in their studies. A weekly tuition fee of five cents is paid.

Miss R. Dennis Teacher.
Day School. 
Enrolled 63. Average attendance, 45.

The attendance is regular and many scholars are in advanced studies. A weekly tuition fee of five cents is paid.

Schools at Fort Magruder and Williamsburg Va. under the direction of the Friends Freedmen Association of Phila. Oa. Established February 1866.

Fort Magruder.
Miss M. A. Haines Teacher.
Day School.
Enrolled 84. Average attendance 41.
Night School. 
Enrolled 30 Average attendance 17.

Miss M. A. Haines and Miss M. N. Thorpe. Teachers.