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Colonel

I have the honor herewith to [[strikethrough]] submit [[/strikethrough]] forward a report of the colored schools of the State for the month [[strikethrough]] of March [[/strikethrough]] ending March 31st 1866, [[strikethrough]] together with [[/strikethrough]] Accompanying the this school report [[strikethrough]] I take the opportunity to present [[/strikethrough]] I submit also a general view of the condition of affairs of those portions of the State which I visited during the month above mentioned

In the work of education, the month has been one of change & apprehension. Distrust [[strikethrough]] as [[/strikethrough]] was prevalent and efforts were needed to keep some fields from being abandoned

In the earlier part of the month, the work on basement story beneath the [[strikethrough]] Methodist [[/strikethrough]] colored Church was completed, and school opened in their additional rooms. Miss Squire, the principal preceptress of this school, [[strikethrough]] was then [[/strikethrough]] shortly after the new rooms were fitted up was obliged owing to a misunderstanding with the Association which sent her out to return North and leave the place unprovided for.

Prof J. Silsby was then secured and placed at the head of the schools of this city. In a few days he [[strikethrough]] was reinforced [[/strikethrough]] received the services of Mrs Corner of Cleveland Ohio. The school under the management of these able teachers aided by two colored men are in a flourishing condition.

Another teacher from Cleveland is daily expected, to labor in this school.

As soon as this school was put in successful operation, I visited Greenville Ala. Here I found a small school, taught by a citizen of the place. The colored people were anxious

Transcription Notes:
preceptress - teacher or instructor