THE PRIVATE ACADEMY CHANGES HANDS.
The subscriber, having been engaged in this Institution for sometime past, takes the liberty of informing the public, that all interest therein has been lately transferred to him by Mr. Hassam, the former proprietor,—that he will continue the school in the same building, and under similar regulations as have heretofore been observed.
Depending principally upon industry and attention, he hopes to merit the encouragement of its present patrons as well as the public.
Terms per quarter will be,
For Beading and Writing $3. Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, etc. $5. Fens, Ink and Faper will be supplied, if required, for .25 (Payable in advance.) March 23.
J. B. Chadbourne.
—Raleigh Register, March 23, 1821.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914)