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and the school-house the property of methodists, they imagine it their right to be paid rent for the building and have their children instructed free at the same time

Shenandoah County
Woodstock School

I found a private school taught here by an ignorant colored boy, assisted by a still more ignorant negro preacher named, Carter. They had about fifteen scholars, from each of whom they received a contribution of Seventy five cents (75¢) per month. As thirty or forth scholars could be obtained for a full school, I made an effort to secure the room occupied by Carter, but as their desire to swindle the Government was greater than their desire for knowledge, they demanded eighteen dollars ($18.00) per month, which amt. being more than the building was worth in fee, I refused. No other room could be secured in the place.

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Did not transcribe 75 cents properly; no key to designate "cents". ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-01-10 15:13:40 cents symbol added (Alt-0162)