The process seemed to work, I was able to update the WW system and the problem library, reboot etc.
Is there something else I can do to track down the problem I'm having with our installation with respect to essay problems? Maybe when I run the git pull Im doing something wrong?
The problem Im testing with is from the templates area of the Wiki. Specifically:
https://github.com/openwebwork/webwork-open-problem-library/blob/master/OpenProblemLibrary/FortLewis/Authoring/Templates/Misc/EssayAnswer1.pg