| Roll Number | 5 |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 June 1869 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Forktown |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | Black Hezekiah |
| Position | – |
| Recipient | Mr John Kimball |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | Acknowledges receipt of letter offering to send them a teacher &c. States that they will gladly accept the offer &c. |
| Message Body | Your very welcome letter of the 9th was gladely received and we are very glade of your kinde offer and will willingely receive the teacher for we very baddely need a teacher heare and this is the first offer that [[/strikethrough]] we [[/strikethrough]] we have ever hade and indeed we are very glade and thankful of it and will not fail to improve this chance and we will pay his bord and a we will all so be glad to know what day he will be down as we may be prepared as he wontes to C. he begin the 21st. |
| Pages | 1333 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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[Author (if known)], Freedmen's Bureau Correspondence on Schools, 1869-1870, 1869, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
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