Nathaniel Cooper to Samuel J. Wright, Dec. 27, 1867
- Title
- Nathaniel Cooper to Samuel J. Wright, Dec. 27, 1867
- Date
- 12-27-1867
- Creator
- Nathaniel Cooper
- Recipient
- Capt. Samuel J. Wright
- Description
- Churchville trustee Nathaniel Cooper confirms receipt of shipment of furniture from Quartermaster Samuel J. Wright. He tells Wright that they hope to start school on January 1, 1868, and asks for information regarding when a teacher might be sent.
- School
- Churchville aka Asbury
- Source
- Smithsonian, National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Courtesy of the U. S. National Archives and Records Administration, FamilySearch International, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Transcript
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Churchville Harford Co MD December 27th, 1867
Mr Wright Sir
We have Receveid With Cordially the sead Number of Furniture and feel much Grattifide that you by your honor have down such A Work for us the Pepol of our Neighbourhood. Anxious for the Commencement of our School and we would like if Possible to have matters arrange so as to cormence by the 1 of Juanuary We have A far prospect of haveing a good School this Winter. We would also like to have information in Regard to the Teaches Coming I am very Respectfully Your Humble Servent
Nathaniel Cooper