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of having desks, and other [[strikethrough]] conven [[/strikethrough]] arrangements convenient for a school, but to no purpose.

I would say, that by private conversation I usually dispose individual members favorably; but when together, as soon as a single objection is raised, they all give way, [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] yielding [[strikethrough]] to the prejudice of one [[/strikethrough]] to the slightest opposition. I may also say, in general, these School Boards are mostly ignorant, coarse-minded men; and while they are disposed to keep the letter of the law, are not willing to be at the slightest inconvenience in this matter. However, it is still possible to get $300 or $500 from the Board yet, if houses could be put up in any way.

A school is in operation at Tinkersville. The building used for a school cannot be made comfortable in winter, and is in no way suited to a school, though it is better than anything the School Boards have yet provided.

The school at Brook's Hollow has been recently discontinued. The school at Camel's Creek is held in a little room, part of a log hut. At the two latter places, the freedmen are anxious, and [[strikethrough]] almost [[/strikethrough]] sorrowful, for fear they will not get houses