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that the unfavorable criticism of Gen. Sewall has good foundation.  The diminished attendance does not need to impair the character of the schools.  The attention of the American Missionary Association, I am informed, has been called to the subject, and their Field Agent Rev. Dr. Smith- has visited that point.

Of course the intrinsic character of a school depends upon the ability and energy of the teachers and the local Superintendent, and the appointment and removal of these is with the Association and not with the Bureau.

I am Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Sevt.
R.M. Manly
Supt. Education

Transcription Notes:
Ralza Morse Manly, the assistant superintendent of schools (later education), who served until August 15, 1870, when all Bureau educational activities ceased. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-10-31 13:41:59