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needed; Public sentiment not averse to educating the ignorant white and no opposition to colored schools. Needs an assistant agent in his Sub. District to attend to Educational matters wholly, will require assistance until the county becomes prosperous and quiet. 

Montgomery 
John C Hendrix Sub Asst Comr Sub Dist of Montgomery. Comprising 5 counties. 3 of which have numerous colored population reports 10 day & 2 night schools in operation of destitute neighborhoods of 85 pupils each. Colored people unable to do much but ready to furnish school houses, in several localities if teachers can be secured. 7 additional school houses needed. Could not organize his District into effective school Districts. Public Sentiment passively in favor of colored schools. Will require assistance until state becomes quiet and prosperous. 

Selma 
Charles C Bartlett Sub Asst Comr Sub District of Selma comprising 4 counties all having very numerous colored population, reports 6 day and two night schools

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