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The BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Papers teacher in night school. From 1893 to 1895 she was Lady Principal and teacher of household economy. 2 Wilhelmina C. Burke, a Hampton graduate, was matron of Alabama Hall in 892-93 To Hollis Burke Frissell Tuskegee, Ala., Oct. 2, 93 Dear Mr. Dressed: Our teachers and students have just given $558 towards this year's expenses of the school. Several of the teachers gave $50 others $~5, To &c. I spoke to them of each one's doing his best in every way in view of the hard financial year and with out suggestion from me the subscriptions were started. Yours truly Booker T. Washington ALS BTW Folder ViHaI. To Hallie Quinn Brown Tuskegee, Ala., Oct. 3~, 1893 Miss Brown: It is due you and the interests of the school that I speak plainly to you regarding several matters. The trouble Sunday regarding the girl that was taken to town for treatment by your order the unbecoming language used in Alabama Hall in the hearing of students in connection with this trouble is not the main cause of this communication but is merely incidental. After giving the matter careful consideration in connection with several of our oldest and most experienced teachers I am convinced and those consulted agree with me, that there is a want of confidence and respect for you and your work as Lady Principal that is at the foundation of much if not all the existing trouble. The position that you hold demands a person who is a leader in educational principles and practice, who can command the confidence and respect of all 368