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So short time has elapsed since I assumed charge of the 4th Division, that I am unable to give full particulars of the School work in those Counties - but understand that there are no schools for Freed-men or poor whites, in Craig or Floyd Counties - and only the one referred to in Roanoke County. Before transmitting February's Report, hope to be able to obtain positive information on the subject, and will give it special attention. 

The Country Schools referred to in previous reports, have all been closed during the past month, owing to the severe cold weather, and bad condition of the roads: with the exception of the Sunday School at Snowville, Pulaski Co. which has been reduced to five teachers and twenty-five Scholars. As far as I have been able to visit among them, I have found the children studying at their Homes, but of course making very slow progress, without the assistance of a Teacher. For further particulars, would respectfully refer to my School Report for the present month.

The Lincoln Temperance Association at Christiansburg now numbers 200 members - and is exerting a powerful influence for good, throughout this community. No whites could be induced to join it.

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