Freedmen's Bureau Records: R. M. Manly to A. B.
Corliss, September 8, 1868
Summary:
Manly recommends that Corliss (who is apparently interested in a teaching post)
go to Staunton, which is currently without a teacher because the agency which
supplied them last year is unable to do so again. Manly highly recommends
Staunton as a pleasant place to live, and points to the relative prosperity of
its African American community.
Reverend A.B. Corliss
September 8 ---- 1868
Dear Sir
Yours of the 4th received. This city is already fully supplied with schools and teachers. Consulting with General Brown it is concluded that Staunton is the best place for you. It is a delightful place to live in, the colored people are comfortable and well to do, and yet there is no provision whatever for any schools for them unless you go there. The New York Branch Freedmen's Union Commission had schools there last year, but are not able to continue them. The colored people themselves will contribute about half a support. That being the case, you had better commence school Monday the 5th of October if possible.
Yours Truly
R.M. Manly
Superintendent Education
