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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands Hd. Qrs. 6th Sub Dist. of Va. Fredericksburg Va. Oct 20th 1868 Respectfully forwarded "Approved" A school is now in operation in this room taught by two colored women, competent to teach in the primary branches,- and who are not able to incur the expense of rent without much sacrifice.- This school is the only one in this place. I have made considerable effort to get up an interest among the leading colored people here,- to the extent of having an experienced teacher employed and provision made for his support, have attended once at their church at an appointed meeting by its Pastor,- but failed to get a concert of action, among them. "over" In fact so little interest has been taken in education, that a full meeting cannot be had. They having had a free school for the past three years,- seem loth to support a teacher - seem to feel that it is their due to have teachers supplied them, without the least effort upon their part. James Johnson Sub. A. Com. E.B. p. 175. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. OCT 21 1868 [[/stamp]] H'd Q'rs ASS'T COM'R DIS'T OF VA. Bureau of R. F. & A. L. Richmond, Va. Oct. 21st, 1868. Respectfully referred to R.M. Manly, Supt. of Education, Dist. of Va., for remarks. By order of the Asst. Com'r. Will A. Coulter Bvt. Capt. U.S.A. A.A.A. Genl. E & M 2d Vol. 291/68.
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I think his name is Will A. Coulter.
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