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11. Amount which would probably be raised by the Freedman, for school purposes in each destitute neighborhood? 
raised until a better crop is secured

12. What efforts are you making to secure the support of schools by pupils, parents, boards of education, of the State government? 
None as yet for the state of affairs since I have been here, while the freedmen have been changing their homes and election excitements going on would have rendered such efforts of no avail

13. Whole number of additional School-houses, for Freedom, now wanted in your Sub-District? 
unknown

14. Could you organize your Sub-District into School Districts, each with a School Committee pledged to carry on schools therein? 
Probably it could be done after the political excitements have subsided, but untill then such attempts to are useless

15. To what extent would help from without be needed in such cases? 
unknown

16. What is the public sentiment as to the education of the Freedmen and Poor Whites? 
It is in favor of it

17. Are Night-Schools for Adults needed in your District? 
Yes 
In what way could they be carried on? 
Will have to consult the planter's to answer this question

18. What more can this Bureau do for educating the children of Refugees (or Poor Whites)?

19. How long will Northern charitable aid be needed for Freedmen and Refugee Schools of your District?
A length of time so indefinite that no precise date can be given

I hereby certify, on honor, that I have given personal attention to the matters herein named, and that the answers given are, according to my best knowledge and belief, correct. Geo F. Towle
1st Lieut 28 Infty
Bvt Lt Col. U.S.A.
Agent
[[strikethrough]] Sub-Asst. Com., Bureau R., F., & A.L. [[/strikethrough]]

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