Lists the location of the school, name of teachers, number of pupils, owners of buildings, and occupants of buildings for the state of Maryland, including Perrymansville, Churchville, Fallston, Magnolia (McComas), and Havre de Grace
Lists one transportation order for Prof. William Howard Day to multiple cities in Maryland and Delaware, including Hopewell Crossroads and Havre de Grace, to look after the educational interests of these districts.
Lists one transportation order for Prof. William Howard Day, Superintendent of Schools to Port Deposit and Havre de Grace, on business connected with the education of Freedmen in these districts.
Lists three transportation orders including one for William Howard Day from Baltimore to Havre de Grace on business connected with the Freedmen's School in this district.
Quarterly report of the Freedmen's Bureau Assistant Commissioner for Maryland and Delaware, Bvt. Maj. Gen. Edgar M. Gregory, for the second quarter of 1867. Gregory states that the Bureau has furnished 27 schools with materials during the quarter. He discusses public opinion of schools, an attack in Delaware, the total amount of money expended for schools, the closing of night schools as a result of farm work, and the positive work of teachers.
Local resident Reuben Haines writes to Supt. Kimball asking him to write to the people at Elkton and let them know on what terms they could procure a teacher. He tells Kimble that the people there need a school very much and he thinks a good one could be sustained.
Sends a schedule of schools under the American Missionary Association and the rental account for Maryland schools to be endorsed and forwarded by Kimball. Also notes that Miss Watson failed to submit a school report for one month in the quarter and in two other reports, the number of scholars did not meet the minimum requirement to allow rent.
Superintendent Rev. John Kimball asks Disbursing Officer Edward H. Monteith about a request for desks from Thomas Run trustee Elijah Stewart. Kimball has this request among papers at his office, and wishes to know if Monteith intends to supply desks and benches for Thomas Run, and how much has already been done to supply that school. Says he saw some men from Thomas Run the previous day. This letter is dated about one week after the jurisdiction of Harford County schools passed from the now defunct Maryland and Delaware Assistant Commissioner's office to the D.C. Assistant Commissioner's office.
Supt. Kimball informs George M. McComas that he will not be able to attend the upcoming public meeting at Hendon Hill, but knows McComas will have a "strong team" there. Kimball believes he will be able to help provide furniture for the school.
Education Supt. Kimball informs George M. McComas that he can send $100 to aid construction of the school at Hendon Hill. Advises that the bill that results from spending this money must be in the for construction materials only, as he cannot aid in buying furniture outright. If McComas can arrange that, "things should be done without delay." Sends his regards to McComas's wife and children.
Supt. Kimball informs George M. McComas of his travel plans to attend a school meeting in Harford County. He expects to arrive at Magnolia and find transportation to the meeting place.
Education Supt. Kimball informs George M. McComas that he has asked for $100 for the school at Hendon Hill and will inform him in a few days of the result of the request. Says he would be pleased to travel to Harford County with McComas as soon as possible, and asks if McComas thinks "we can wake up that editor." Returns to McComas a copy of the deed to the Hendon Hill property, having made a copy for himself.
Education Supt. Kimball asks George M. McComas if the people at Hendon Hill school can make their own desks or if they will have to obtain them from Baltimore. Asks McComas what it would cost to make them at Hendon Hill. Kimball thinks the bureau can furnish desks "in some way," and informs McComas that he has not yet received a deed from the trustees.
Education Supt. Kimball writes to George M. McComas that he will come to Hendon Hill for a meeting the following Saturday on the conditions that he be able to return the same day, and that the meeting not he held outdoors, he having recently attended on in the rain. Asks McComas to write or telegraph to him the next day whether or not these conditions can be met. Also asks McComas at what railroad station he should get off, and informs him that if he does come, he will stay at Barnum's Hotel in Baltimore overnight.
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."
Supt. Kimball tells George M. McComas to have desks made for the McComas school. He reminds McComas that the money sent by the Bureau must be used for this purpose and not to pay off debts.
Supt. Kimball responds to Marshall's letter of Nov. 1. He requests clarification regarding whether the trustees have legal possession of land for new school. If he receives a deed as proof he will consider providing assistance.
Supt. Kimball states that he was at Havre de Grace recently but could not come to see Jerome B. Armstrong. Asks Armstrong to notify him how much it would cost to have desks made at Darlington like those at the Havre de Grace school, and how many desks are needed. Kimball also states that he has received no report for December from Darlington school, and that he requires a report on the 1st of every month.