The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-19
OFFICIAL.
Bureau Of Refugees, Freedmen sai9s

Bureau Of Refugees, Freedmen - fF'lilSs't'
~ ;lt-'a and Abandoned Lands,
Headquarters Assist. Conanisr State Of NJ Carolina. II
RALEIGH, N. c., November 9th, 1867.
CIRCULAR LETTER. r,..J-t u E.5IFtJ n
The Assistant Commissioner desires to bring
to the notice of all, the educational work which
was conceived, nurtured and is now in successful
operation under the auspices of this Bureau:-
The importance of this anch was early foreseen,
and the efforts of its officers directed to its
speedy initiation-the result has been fiattering
success-und with the cooperation of benevolent
societies in the North-thousands have been
benefited, who heretofore have lived in mental
darkness. .... .... .-s# -'.
pended-and social and pecuniary sacrifices made
to accomplish the desired end. More will be
given, and renewed ardor infused in the work,
in order to establish upon firm basis Institutions
for the instruction Of cOlored people. 9s.itt'- iu
To this end all who are interested in the well
fare of freed people are invited to lend helping
hand by aiding in the establishment of schools
in every section of the State Societies and asso-
Citations are invited to cooperate, as vast
amount of good can thus be accomplished
Through the instrumcntalily of the Bureau the
Assistant Commissioner is enabled TO eXpend
monies in the erection, repairs and rental of suit
able buildings for school purposes, and he now
calls upon the community to provide for the
maintainence of teachers; il small monthly con-
tribution will accomplish this, and could mod
crate support be guaranteed, there will be no lack
of instructors. ...... e ,.. .....
A lew ASSOCIATIONS nave already moved IN the
mntter by making themselves responsible for the
support of teachers in their respective sections,
and it is to be hoped that 9th rs will follow their
commendable example.
Schools have been established in two-thirds of
the counties of the State, and it is designed to
organize one or more in the remaining counties.
Three hundred and fifty dollars have been set
apart for each county not yet provided-which
will be expended for the erection of buildings
! upon property owned by the parties desiring to
build, or used in repairs ar the completion of
buildings already built building-or for rent
of suitable accommodations.
Officers and agents of the Bureau ere directed
to pay particular attention to this branch of their
duties, and endeavor to promote its interests by
inspections and advice, and by vigorous efforts
second the designs of the Bureau, and the desires
| of those who study the welfare and elevation of
the colored people; and they are also directed to
Immediately take steps to establish schools in
those counties under their supervision that are
now destitute. 1t is recommended that they call
the coored people together at some point in the
counties and explain to them the Importance of
providing for the education of their children,
and making known to them the designs and adj
vantages of this letter. Full and immediate re-
ports will be made of the success of their efforts
in each county.
Any information upon the subject will be given
by Rev. F. A. FIsKE, Superintendent of Educa-
tion at Raleigh, n. G.
By command of
Col. and Bvt. Maj Gen. NELSON A. MILES,
assistant Commissioner.
JACOB F. CHURR,
BreUet Lieutenant Colonel Il. 4. Il. Gen.