Viewing page 14 of 303

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Clarksville, Tenn. Nov. 28th 1866.

Rev. D. Burt
Supt Ed. State Tenn.

Rev & Dear Sir,

Herewith I send you my report for Nov. Our school has been steadily growing during the month, and many more scholars are promised for the future. We are moving on quietly and without any disturbance or hindrance. 

I am song today that the work on the new school rooms is still undone. The reason is that the excavation has proved a much more serious job than was anticipated. It will probably cost $40 instead of $10. It is now done, and as soon as the storm is over the carpenters will begin in earnest; I am in hope that then days will finish the work. 

I have been moving about a school in Providence. It is said there are nearly 200 scholars there. We cannot rent a house. Several black men talk of buying a lot. If they do - can you help to build a house, and to what extent?

Our Com. will furnish teachers, and use the home also for a preaching station. 

I am happy to report, that we are all well and very busy. 

Very Respectfully + Truly Yours, H.H.
E. McKinney