U of Va Oct 21st 62
My Dear Sir
Your letter of inquiry as to schools
came to hand on saturday--yesterday I made
inquiry respecting the matter, and find that
there is not a school in Albemarle such as you
desire biz--which is suited to prepare boys for
the University--All such schools in our county
are, for one cause or another suspended--
There are two schools in Charlottesville Mr.
Duke's and Mr Carrol's but neither of these gentlemen
understand the University methods of instruction--
Allow me to suggest the possibility of obtaining
Professor Massie (who conducted the Mathematical
studies of the U of Va for the last year) to take charge
of the five boys you speak of either at his own
home, Waynesborough (just across the mountain
on the track of the V C R to Staunton--or in your nei-
ghborhood--He is out of employment and unfit for
the Army being lame--His address is Waynesboro'
A line to Prof Rd. Massie at that place would ascertain
the fact--
We regret to hear of the continued indisposition
of Dr. Brent and We pray they may both
speedily recov wife continues to gain strength
she went to h'ville last sunday--but
was very tir returned--The ride was rather much
for her
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The students continue to arrive slowly--Most who have
matriculated are promising young gentlemen--many
of them pious--We have reorganized our sabbath
school--and are making arrangements for the
students prayer meeting and the young men's
Christian Association--
Dr. Wm J Hoge and lady beg to send
their kind regards to you--My wife joins me
in christian salutations to you and your house-
hold--Remember us in your prayers, as we do
you and yours--
very truly your friend
M H McGuffey
Gen J. H. Cocke
Bremo Bluff
Fluv'a County
--Va--
MSS 640
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