Rev. John Kimball to George M. McComas, Sept. 29, 1869

Title

Rev. John Kimball to George M. McComas, Sept. 29, 1869

Date

09-29-1869

Creator

Rev. John Kimball

Recipient

G.M. McComas (George March)

Description

Supt. Kimball writes to George M. McComas, enclosing a letter to Rachel Alexander, whom Kimball proposes to send to Hendon Hill to teach. Kimball asks that McComas review the letter and make changes as needed. "If you think they do not want such a teacher please return it (letter) to me. She is very well recommended. If all is right, please put the letter in the mail, and she will come on. It is almost impossible to get a man to teach."

References

Rachel L. Alexander

School

Bel Air aka Hendon Hill

Source

Smithsonian, National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Transcript

146

Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Office Supt. Education, D.C. &c
Washington, Sept. 29th 1869.

[[underlined]] McComas Mr. George M. [[/underlined]]

Dear Sir:

I enclose a letter to a colored lady, at Philadelphia, whom I propose to send to Handon Hall. If the directions are not right please add them in the letter. If you think they do not want such a teacher, please return it (letter) to me. She is very well recommended. If all is right, please put the letter in the mail, and she will come on. It is almost impossible to get a man to teach.

Respectfully Yours,
(Sgd.) John Kimball,
Supt. Education.

P.S. I do not to whom to direct her to report, nor do I know that Magnolia is the best place to come to, or right train to meet the stage.

IIIF Manifests

https://ids.si.edu/ids/manifest/NMAAHC-007675717_00402