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Freed Col. Mobile Ala
Dec 22nd 1865

[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

Chap. Buckley
Dr Sir
Prof Silsby hands me letter desiring rept. of Schools. 
What Number Males Enrolled  400
What Number Females Enrolled 420
Cash Receipts Per Tuition    $322,
I understand Several private Schools are in operation which are not included in this Rept. The Schools are dropping rapidly in numbers owing to the Prevalence of Small pox. Coldweather Holidays &c
Respectfully submitted
E.C. Branch
Sup. A. F. A. C.
Box 812.
P.S. Miss Esther Squires will leave for Montgomery to take charge of school next Friday Please meet her at the Depot. E.C.B.