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Freedmen's Bureau Records: J. H. Piper to R. M. Manly, December 19, 1866

Summary:
Piper clarifies an apparent mistake about the number of students at his school in Staunton. The name of the school is not given in the letter.

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R. M. Manly

Dec 19, 1866

Staunton Va

Dear Sir

Your [unclear: Mission] was received the 17th and in reply will beg that there must be some mistake somewhere, but where I am unable to say -- [deleted: ] the Whole number enrolled and the average no in attendance are the most important questions. [illeg.] will [unclear: ans]. The whole number of Colored pupils enrolled is 360, average attendence last month 230. If I was able to write more I would give you full particulars concerning our school. I am most sick a bit. Will write you again soon.

With much respect
I am sir your obt serv

J. H. Piper