Note 1181 — Chapter XI · EDUCATION OF NEGROES AND INDIANS

Ibid., 1-26-1770, 371; (Proud in his Ms. History of Philadelphia gives Benezet the whole credit of establishing the Negro school. There were two branches, one for boys and one for girls, taught by different tutors. He says the successful outcome of this school of Benezet’s was the incentive which caused the Abolition Society to establish others.) See Proud’s Ms. History, p. 64. H. S. P.