dangerous field of labor, the division superintendents received $1,000, and the district agents $100 per annum. However for teachers a recommendation from General Saxton would be a good letter for future employment in the north (See letter).

The New England Association established a retail store at Beaufort, South Carolina, on the basis of one supported by the Port Royal Relief Committee of Philadelphia at Hilton Head. This was done at the request of Gen. Saxton, was profit—simply self-supporting. Such goods as the people need were sold to them at prices covering cost and expenses.

January 1, 1863 - A New World Emerges(from Charlotte Forten Grimke Journals) The most glorious day this nation has yet seen, I think. I rose early--an event here---and early we started, with an old borrowed carriageJust as my foot touched the plank, on landing, a hand grasped mine and a well known voice spoke my name. It was my dear and noble friend, Dr. Rogers. I cannot tell you, dear A., how delighted I was to see him; how good it was to see the face of a friend from the North, and such a friend. ....There were the black soldiers, in their blue coats and scarlet pants, the officers of this and other regiments in their handsome uniforms, and crowds of lookers-on, men, women and children, grouped in various attitudes, under the trees. The faces of all wore a happy, eager, expectant look. The exercises commenced by a prayer from Rev. Mr. Fowler, Chaplain of the Reg. An ode written for the