As a result of the introduction of the Lancastrian and monitorial systems of instruction the enrollment was further increased and the general tone of the school was improved.

Another impetus was given the work in 1810.[4] Having in mind the preparation of slaves for freedom, the legislature of the State of New York, made it compulsory for masters to teach all minors born of slaves to read the Scriptures.[5] [Footnote 1: _Ibid._, p.

17.] [Footnote 2: _Proceedings of the American Convention of Abolition Societies_, 1801, p.

6.] [Footnote 3: _Ibid._, 1801, Report from New York.] [Footnote 4: Andrews, _History of the New York African Free Schools_, p.

20.] [Footnote 5: _Proceedings of the American Convention of Abolition Societies_, 1812, p.