Page:An appeal in behalf of the Washington Education Society, which is auxiliary to the National Theological Institute.djvu/1



D. C., July 31, 1866. The undersigned, officers and members of regular Baptist Churches in Washington and vicinity, take occasion, in behalf of, which is auxiliary to the , to solicit the earnest attention of the Christian public to the following statement: The special object of the Society is "to aid in the support and in promoting the usefulness of brethren who may be striving to enjoy the facilities for education afforded by the Institute, especially in connection with the maintenance of schools where they may be profitably employed, according to their ability, in imparting instruction to others." In addition to the work in operation in other sections of the country, and not including the fifty connected with the schools in Alexandria, there are in this city and immediate vicinity, belonging to the schools of the Institute, about two hundred Christian brethren, fifty-five of whom are connected with the school which is under the daily supervision and instruction of Dr. Turney, at Institute Hall. Most of the brethren in these schools, having been but recently released from a state of slavery, are poor. It is difficult for them, with the utmost industry and economy, to meet the necessities of life. Any assistance for them, in the way of money, clothing or provisions, by which they may be able to secure a greater portion of their time for study, will be rendered to the best possible effect. Such contributions are urgently needed for the most effectual accomplishment of the great object had in view; and when made, they will be faithfully and economically applied. Donations for this purpose may be forwarded to Washington, D. C., either to Rev D. W. Anderson, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Society, 279 North L St., Rev. Wm. F. Nelson, Secretary, 114 Second St., David Rees, Esq., Treasurer, 406 F St., Charles H. Morse, Esq., Member of the Board, 350 New York Avenue, or to Rev. E. Turney, D.D., 56 Louisiana Avenue, who has under general superintendence the schools of the Institute, and who is hereby particularly requested to collect contributions for the object of this Society, at such points as he may visit at the North during the summer.