Most of the children were slaves previous to 1834, and their parents are still apprentices.
Several were pointed out to us who were not yet free, and attend only by permission, sometimes purchased, of their master.

The greater part live from three to five miles distant.

Mr.P.says he finds no lack of interest among the apprentices about education.

He can find scholars for as many schools as he can establish, if he keeps himself unconnected with the planters.

The apprentices are opposed to all schools established by, or in any way allied to, their masters.
Mr.P.says the planters are doing nothing to prepare the apprentices for freedom in 1840.