J. C. Brubaker, letter
March 28, 1868
"Harpers Ferry
March 28th 1868.
Dear Sir:
I have just returned from Sharpsburg and Boonsboro. I have arranged for the teacher you
mentioned to go to Sharpsburg.
The colored people are very anxious to have the school opened and from the spirit
manifested I am assured that they will fulfill their part of the contract.
I did not have time to arrange for his board but do not think there will be any difficulty.
Therefore whenever convenient send him along. There will be about 30 children in day school
and as many adults in night school.
At Boonsboro there are not a sufficient number to open a school. It is quite a thriving
place and I was surprised to find so small a number of colored persons. Not over 12 or 15 could
be gathered together.
I should think that it would be well if Aborn could change to Clear Spring. I do not know
of any other place where his services could be applied to the good of a greater number.
Respectfully
J.C. Brubaker [signature]
Sub Asst Comr"
Author
Name: J. C. Brubaker
Unit: N/A
Document Information
Type: Letter
Subject(s):
- African American
Event Location: Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, Boonsboro, Washington Co., MD, Clear Spring, Washington Co., MD
Document Origin: Harpers Ferry, WV
Source
NMAAHC-007675721_00717; Records of the Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865-1872; Registered Letters Received; National Museum of African American History and Culture
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