Freedmen's Bureau Records: R. M. Manly to Crammond
Kennedy, October 9, 1867
Summary:
Manly writes Kennedy that he has decided to send Mary Rowell to Staunton to serve
as a teacher, since the teachers who were in Staunton the previous year have not
returned. He also refers to Thomas Jackson as one of the Bureau's best
agents.
Reverend Crammond Kennedy
October 9--
My Dear Sir:
I am sorry the teachers delay their coming so long. It would be better not to wait for the transportation but to collect it afterward.
I have directed Miss Rowell to go to Staunton. The Free Baptists who were there last year do not return, and there was no provision at all for that fine post. One of the best Bureau Officers in Virginia is there Mr. Thos. P. Jackson, who will aid in every way possible. I have instructed him and Miss Rowell also that the people will be expected to raise the means to pay the board and have suggested that 10 cents per week be collected from the pupils.
What about books for our schools, and what are the instructions in reference to sale and exchange, and in reference to collections of "Peter's pence" from the scholars?
Truly yours &c
R. M. Manly
Superintendent
Education
