CERTIFICATE.
Hyde Park, N. C, Dec. 2, 1828.
The undersigned, who, by invitation, attended the examination of the pupils of Mrs. Phillips, would feel themselves wanting in respect for her well known ability and exertions, were they not publicly to express their unanimous approbation of the accuracy and manner, in which all the young ladies went through their various exercises. We believe, that if rapidity in their progress, fair and correct writing, and elegant specimens of painting and needle work, can entitle any female students to commendation, these are entitled to the highest. We also cannot refrain from expressing our opinion, that if diligence and capacity, combined with strict and uniform attention to the health, the improvement, the morals and general deportment of those who may be committed to her care, can entitle the lady who presides in this institution, to a share of the public patronage, the expectations and hopes of parents and guardians, will not be disappointed.
(Signed)
Jno. Alston,
Marion Sanders,
Tippoo S. Brownlow,
M. A. Willcox,
John Carter.
—The Star, December 25, 1828.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914)
