MRS. BINGHAM’S SCHOOL, 1833.
MRS. BINGHAM
Will open a School on the first Monday in January next, for the reception of Young Ladies, who will be instructed in the various Branches of Learning necessary to a Female Education. Every attention will be paid to the manners, morals and improvement of her pupils. The charge for Beading, Spelling and Writing, 6 dollars per Session. The same with Arithmetic and English Grammar, 8 dollars per Session. The above, with the addition of Geography and History, 10 dollars per Session. Music and Painting extra. Each pupil will be charged fifty cents for contingencies.
A class of small Boys will be admitted. Tuition payable in advance.
The School will be opened in the house lately occupied by the Rev. Mr. Kerr.
Raleigh, Dec. 20.
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The Register, December 21, 1832
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914)