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[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Sub District of Selma Bureau R. F. & A.L. Selma, Ala July 20, 1868 Brvt Brig General O. L. Shepherd Assistant Commissioner &c Montgomery, Ala General I have the honor to submit the following answers to the question propounded in the Circular from the Office of Superintendent of Education, Bur &c for Alabama dated June 25, 1868. 1. - Seven 2. - Seven. - Athens, Summerfield, Burnsville and Marion Junction in Dallas, Co. - Uniontown and Hamburg in Perry Co. - Camden in Wilcox Co. 3. - As near as can be ascertained from last census about 12000. 4. - Same as in No. 2.- 5. - Twenty 6. - When schoolhouses are furnished free of rent from $20. to $50. according to number of pupils. 7. - They can be safely employed at the places enumerated in answer No. 2, but could not be supported by tuition fees alone. Athens 150.- Summerfield 50.- Burnsville 75.- Marion Junction 50.- Uniontown 250.- Hamburg 120.- Camden 150.- 8. The Am. Miss. Association pay salaries to the following named teachers: Prof. J.H. Sears and Miss. E.C. Stowe over