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John Scott to William R. Morse, January 12, 1869
Scott, the local educational agent in Staunton after the closing of the Bureau, reports briefly on a few schools. He also notes that black leadership of their own schools is not in their own interests.
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Roswell Waldo to O. O. Howard, January 12, 1869
Waldo writes that he was delayed in Staunton after the date of his resignation from the Bureau, and asks for pay to compensate for his expenses. An attached order indicates that the Bureau complied with Waldo's request.
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John W. Jordan to Orlando Brown, February 9, 1869
Jordan asks for a copy of the order relieving him of duty as Bureau Agent in Staunton.
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Edward P. Smith to R. M. Manly, February 27, 1869
Smith refers to the unused transportation voucher of a Staunton teacher, a Miss Davison.
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John Scott to R. M. Manly, March 13, 1869
Scott alludes to the ongoing problems in Staunton with finding space for school rooms, noting that he and his school were "driven out" of the church they were using by the minister himself. Scott asks about the Peabody Fund and if they would be able to get money to build a school house on land already owned by the black community.
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Edward P. Smith to R. M. Manly, April 20, 1869
Manly asks for relief to help pay the rent on a school room in Staunton.
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R. M. Manly to Garrick Mallery, April 23, 1869
Manly authorizes a rent payment for a school building in Staunton.
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John Scott to R. M. Manly, May 17, 1869
Scott reports on the end of the school year in Staunton, and writes about the unlikely prospects that the black community will be able to afford to construct a school house due to lack of funds. Scott inquires about the prospect of receiving government assistance.
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R. M. Manly to John Scott, May 23, 1869
Manly write Scott about rent vouchers, and about raising money to build a house for two teachers in Staunton.
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Amelia Mead to R. M. Manly, November 11, 1869
Mead, a teacher in Staunton, asks Manly for advice on where they should request funds to build an additional room on their school building, and to equip it with supplies. Mead reports an ever-growing number of students.
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R. M. Manly to Amelia Mead, November 16, 1869
Manly authorizes the purchase of desks for Mead's school room and advises her on where to acquire other supplies.
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R. M. Manly to Amelia Mead, December 6, 1869
Manly informs Mead how she will be reimbursed for rent and other school expenses.
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R. M. Manly to Amelia Mead, December 9, 1869
Manly sends the payment vouchers for repairs to the school house in Staunton.
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Daniel Brown to Thomas P. Jackson, January 2, 18xx
Brown informs Jackson about the status of the case between John Brent and John Miller.
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R. M. Manly to Henry Morris, January 9, 1870
Manly writes that he needs more details about a prospective teacher in New Hope, in Augusta County, before he can pay her.
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R. M. Manly to G. T. F. Boulding, January 15, 1870
Manly reports that due to a shortage of funds, he will be able to provide limited to support to Boulding's school in Mt. Solon.
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R. M. Manly to G. T. F. Boulding, January 19, 1870
Manly writes that he cannot help Boulding.
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Andrew [Feby] Leach to Thomas P. Jackson, June 15, 18xx
A Waynesboro resident pleads for food assistance, although his request appears to have been rejected.
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