A library of religious and moral publications had been secured for this institution.

In addition to the school in Wilmington there was a large academy for young colored women, gratuitously taught by a society of young ladies.

The course of instruction covered reading, writing, and sewing.

The work in sewing proved to be a great advantage to the colored girls, many of whom through the instrumentality of that society were provided with good positions.[5] [Footnote 1: _Ibid._, p.

20.] [Footnote 2: _Ibid._, 1802, p.