Freedmen's Bureau Records: Mary S. Rowell to R. M.
Manly, January 1, 1868
Summary:
Mary Rowell, the teacher in Staunton, informs Manly about a mistake in a book
shipment, and asks that the correct books be sent to her as soon as
possible.
Mr. Manly
Jan 1st 1868
Staunton Va.
Sir,
Owing to a mistake somewhere, the books we have at last received from P.O. are
not what we want -- i.e. We need now five dozen Third
Readers and one dozen Fourth, only a few Second, and no First, but they have
sent seven dozen First and Second, and only two dozen Third, and no Fourth.
There are besides Geographies and slates more than we can possibly dispose of.
Mr. Estes suggests "that you write to Mr. Manly and see if he cannot exchange
with you, giving the kind you need. If he cannot
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perhaps he can use
those you have, and allow us to send you more from this city."
Will you be kind enough to let us know, if you can help us either way. We are sadly in need of the books.
Respectfully
M. S. Rowell
P.O. Box 118
