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would be able, and willing, to put up one, more or less permanent, if they could be supplied with a school instructor.
Night schools for adults might be sustained in the larger places; but, in small places, and in the country, where the freedmen are employed in the fatiguing labor of plantations, they would meet with but little encouragement.
As to how long northern charitable aid will be needed for Freedmen's schools, I can only say that should there be good crops, and good prices realized therefor, the present pay, the necessity for such aid will be greatly diminished. It is judged that this aid will be needed to some extent for three years.
Public sentiment, among the whites, as to the educating of Freedmen, is so varied, that it is almost impossible to say what is the general sentiment. Many speak favorably but fail to render any aid to schools taught by northern teachers. On the contrary, if they took any action, it was to keep scholars from these schools. In two or three instances, where southern teachers could be employed, some zeal was shown in organizing the schools and in their efforts to obtain compensation from the Bureau.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Chas. C. Bartlett