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

Talladega Ala Apr 22nd/66

Mr C W Buckley
Supt Education

Dear Sir,
As the second month of my school has expired, I will report to you as you requested.

I could not obtain blanks from Capt Taylor, as he sent me word that he had none.  Until within the last 7 days, I have had 95 regular scholars, — 138 names enrolled,

I finally became so much fatigued, & disappointed too, in not having assistance I dismissed over half my school, until I should have help; & now, have more than I ought to have, to do them & myself justice. Yet, it seems almost impossible to exclude them, they seem so anxious to learn. I have learned 60 (in all,)