OF THE

SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMON SCHOOLS

OF THE

STATE OF NEW-YORK.

Made to the Legislature January 5, 1848.

ALBANY:

CHARLES VAN BENTHUYSEN, PUBLIC PRINTER.

1848.

SIR-I have prepared, pursuant to the act chapter 350 of the Laws of 1847, and herewith transmit the annual report required by law of the superintendent of common schools, together with the documents and abstracts connected therewith.

I have the honor to be,

with great respect,

your obedient serv't,

N. S. BENTON, Sup't of Common Schools.

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REPORT.

SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMON SCHOOLS,
Albany, December 31, 1847.

TO THE LEGISLATURE.

The Superintendent of Common Schools, in obedience to the requirements of section 1 of article 1 of title 2 of chapter 15 of part 1 of the Revised Statutes, relating to the common schools of the State, respectfully submits the following

ANNUAL REPORT,

which contains:

1. A statement of the condition of the common schools of the State.

2. Estimates and accounts of expenditures of the school moneys.

3. Plans for the improvement and management of the common school fund, and for the better organization of the common schools, and

4. Such other matters relating to the office of Superintendent of Common Schools as it is deemed expedient at this time to communi

cate.