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very poor, they are unable to build School Houses; there is scarcely any feeling of prejudice or opposition to their being taught, in this Division.

In relation to Temperance among the Colored People, I fear that nothing can be done scarcely, until they commence to be educated; as it is, I use every means in my power to induce them to abstain, and have succeeded some, in my efforts; I have never seen any drunk, but they all drink immense quantities.  Both Whyskey and Brandy is made very plentifully among these mountains, and sold so cheaply (From $1 to $2. per Gallon) that it is within reach of everybody.

In relation to the General welfare and condition of the people, I find that the colored people are better off, then the white people, having enough to eat until Spring certainly - But very few of them are arrested for crime of any kind, and their behavior is very good and respectfull - There have been but few that have saved sufficient money with which to purchase homes, but I have no doubt