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acquaintance and become settled elsewhere and have no desire to return to their former homes. One farm however adjoining that of Mrs. H. has 30 on it and others more or less.

"Negroes go to school instead of working."

There are but two Schools that any of the Negroes of James City County attend. There is no School above Williamsburg - the side on which Mrs. H. lives. The children attend school during the day 4 hours. — the adults attend at night. No farm is neglected on account of schools.

R Churchill
Asst Supt Bu R. F. & A.L.
Williamsburg and James City Co. Va.