heard that Miss Burdick, who has distinguished herself as a teacher in New Bedford, has not received the one addressed to her. It may be thought and said by some, that those of our pupils, who have bccome good teachers, would have become so, if they had not attended the Normal School. Perhaps they would. But you will find, Gentlemen, in many of the letters, that I herewith submit to you, very strong expressions of indebtedness to this institution; and I assure you nothing has been more encouraging, both to Mr. Pierce and myself, than the warm acknowledgments we have frequently received from those of our pupils, who have become the most successful teachers. Very respectfully, SAMUEL J. MAY, Late Principal of the Normal School, Lexington. P. S. Since the above communication was prepared, I have received written and verbal assurances of the success of many of the pupils of the Lexington School, which if the communication were not already so long, I should be glad to introduce into it. S. J. M. BOSTON, Dec. 10. 1844. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION in account with CHARLES H. MILLS, Treasurer. 1814. Jan. 24. Mar. 21. 1844. To amount paid sundry bills against School at To amount paid sundry bills against School at Lexington, viz. Jan. 1. $198 00 April 8. 445 83 By balance of old account as rendered, $264 65 wealth, Aug. 26 By amount received of Treasurer of Common 1000 00 2000 00 $1588 08 Bridgewa Dec. 14. By balance transferred to new account, being Nov. 30. To amount paid C. Peirce's account to Dec. 1st, against School at West Newton, 414 49 Dec. 14. To amount paid Emerson Davis's account to Nov. 11th, against School at Westfield, Dec. 14. To Balance brought forward, being amount over advanced BOSTON, DEC. 12th, 1844. Examined and approved, Committee on Accounts. CHARLES H. MILLS, Treasurer of the Board of Education. |