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the value of two dollars from special relief fund, in subsistence. 

All Garments manufactured in the school are turned over to Local Supt and by his order disbursed to the destitute.

This School composed of women who are partially dependent and unable to go into service, is wholly sustained by the Bureau, thus furnishing employment, and important instruction, to suffering Freedwomen, as well as manufacturing garments for the absolutely destitute and dependent.

Two Freedwomen, trained in the school, to cut and prepare work, are paid, one (Louisa Davis) $25. the other (Mary Wood) $20. by the Asst. Comr. of the Dist.

Each month marks great improvement in the manufacture of the garments, and many who could not put a dress together, when they entered, can with but little showing, make any of the list at the close of the term, and some of the more ingenious from their close observation, can even cut and fit, for their families almost every kind of garment needed for common wear. This privilege is highly appreciated, on account of this knowledge gained, and also as a last resort, for subsistence to many who have no other means to live.

An opportunity is afforded in the School for hints to economy and thrift, and lessons on cleanliness and good order in Housekeeping, and no opportunity is lost, to enforce moral and social elevation in principle and in practice.

The deportment of the school, is such as to require little discipline, all being earnestly disposed to improve all the time and the instruction given them. Most of the women are Religious and exhibit a living faith in God, and a just regard for one another.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Svt.
J.S. Griffing
Sup't Ind School 394 N. Cap. St.

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