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such as contracts to labor &c) they are liable to be swindled by unprincipled white men. On the whole their educalimal interests are in a very satisfactory stage throughout this supervision but can be increased to double what if is at present. 

The schools were closed on June 30th in consequence of the extremely warm weather. but will be resumed about the 1st of August. In conclusion I would respectfully recommend to the consideration of the Bureau the present Corps of teachers who cannot be excelled in their peculiar duties. 

Respectfully submitted
(Sgn'd) Henry Smerney
Capt 60th USC Inf and
Supt of Freedmen D.E.A.