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ready by fall. The Baptists also have some funds on hand for the purpose of building a church and schoolhouse, so that by another year Windchester will be amply provided with the necessary building to accommodate all who may desire or be induced to attend school. A school at Newtown was organized during the quarter and sustained without expense to the Bureau. By having the rent paid by the Bureau another year, sufficient inducements may be offered to procure the service of a more competent teacher at the above place--

Second Division comprising the Countries of Clarke, Warren, and Page
1st In the division no perceptible change in the general condition of the freed people is apparent. Although all are employed and no cases of suffering are reported, yet as no considerable number of Freedpeople are congregated at any one place, it is difficult to estimate the general