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procured with the greatest difficulty as it requires money which the Freedmen cannot obtain. More Clothing especially Womens and Childrens is much needed.

The interest in Schools is unabated. There are numerous calls for Teachers in various parts of the Dist and several School Houses have been erected and Schools opened by the Freedmen themselves from 25 to 40 Scholars could be collected. The sentiments of the people are decidedly against the organization of Free Schools or the education of the Poor Classes. The Freedmen under all their trials and privations are peaceable patient and confiding and under a properly organized system of industry and with a correct sentiment of right and justice in the people his labor would not only add largely to the wealth of the community but render them a self supporting and thrifty Class.

Every opportunity is improved to instruct