Rev. Johnson decides to organize a classical department in connection with the school and advertises it as follows:
WESTERN ACADEMY
We have determined to open a school of high order for both males and females, a Ft, Leavenworth Indian Manual Training School, on the 25th of September, 1848.
The Course of Instruction will embrace all the branches of a complete English education together with the Latin and Greek languages.
REV. NATHAN SCARRITT, A. M.
Has been engaged as Principal; and assistants will be procured if necessary, Mr. SCARRITT is extensively known in the State of Missouri, having been for several years Principal of the Male department of Howard High School, and we presume that all who know h1m, will unite with us in opinion that he has but few equals, and no superior as a teacher in the State, As we are removed from the vices to which youth are exposed about little towns, and have the entire control of the place, we hope to be able to make such regulations with regard to Both the discipline and the Boarding of the students, as to give satisfaction to those who may Choose to patronize us, and make it a desirable place to educate their children: To accomplish which we pledge our best efforts.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
| Primary | $ 6.00 |
| Common English Branches | 8.00 |
| Higher English Branches | 10.00 |
| Latin and Greek Languages | 12.00 |
| Extra per Session, for the purchase of Apparatus | $1.00 |
| Boarding, including Washing, Lodging, Lights, Fuel, etc. | $1.25 per week |
August 17, 1848.
Thomas Johnson,
Sup’t F. L. Ind. M. L. School,
[The Annals of Kansas City, Missouri Valley Historical Society, October 1924 v. 1#4 p. 445; Original is owned by James Anderson, a grandson of Thomas Johnson.]