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large a number as I had hoped to have seen, in consequence of
their having neglected to notify the people in their Sunday
Meeting, as I wished them to do. I suppose there were about
forty persons present; all took quite an interest in the affair,
and seemed pleased with the idea. They subscribed eighteen .—
dollars (in addition to eight dollars which had been privately
collected) which I think was doing very well indeed, when we ~
take into consideration that most of them are very poor. I do
not think there will be any difficulty in collecting the remainder,
as there were quite a number not present whom I am sure will
be willing to pay ; indeed several have sent me word that they
wished to do their part toward it. During the evening of the |
meeting I heard one man observe to another that he thought the
Friends at the North had been liberal indeed. Hoping I have
not wearied thee, I remain, &c.

On account of her health Mary McBride resigned, and for
the balance of the term recommended M. Lewis, who was a pupil
and had assisted her,

Fairfax C. H., Mar. 4th, 1869.

“ Dear Friends.—Miss Mary informs me she, is going to resign
as teacher at the C. H. the last of this month. With her ap-
_ proval I hereby make application for the situation when vacant.
_ I will endeavor to do my duty by the scholars, and as the school
_ will be much smaller during the spring 1 think I will be com-
 petent to manage it. :
- Please let me hear from you soon. With a heart full of grati-
tude to the kind friends North,
I remain yours respectfully,
Macair Lewis.

From Sarah A. Steer, Waterford, Va., 3d month 23d, 1869.

“‘ Enclosed thee will please find receipt for seventy dollars, in
full to Fifth month 1st. I will report the 1st of Fifth month
as thee directs. My school has been very full during the First
and Second months, giving me just as much asI could attend
to from morning till night, and often being obliged to call on
some of my pupils to assist in hearing the classes. Quite a
number have left in the last two weeks, and more will leave the
last of the month, as the season for working on the farms ad-
vances. The whooping cough has been quite prevalent among
the little ones through the winter ; some are getting well enough
. to come back to school again. I think the scholars generally
have advanced right well; I see no reason to. be discouraged
with my winter’s work. The older ones seem to feel the neces-
sity of making the most of their time, and apply themselves

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