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Hayneville, June 10th 1864 
[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[\stamp]]

Genl. Swayne, 
I presume Mr. Gardner has made his report of the "two schools all of which are now going on undisturbed I fear two or three of the Teachers are most too young - Mr. Gardner however is giving the inexperienced his assistance and he says they are doing well - Gardner has taken much interest in the Schools, and expresses himself gratified at the progress the scholars have made, I don't know at what time you intend to have vacation with these schools. My opinion is as warm weather is not objectionable to "coloured people, not as much so as cold, that it would be best particularly in the Country to continue the schools during the summer and have vacation about December or January, for the season, that the roads are much better in summer and for an additional reason. That January is about the time they will be changing homes, I merely make these suggestions - further "Our School Houses are now Comfortable for summer than winter, It would be well if at least "ten or twelve more schools could be organised in this County? I would be glad to hear from you at any time, but know your time is all consumed in attending to Important business. I have of late been very unwell, Yours with Respect N. L. Brooks
"over 70. Scholars at my place an assistant has been procured;