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he could have made nearly $100.00 and have had the balance of the year to work for himself, but he would neither take my advice not listen to the propositions of Mr. Lea. As regards the adding to or altering the contract - it was not done - in the first copy that was made - the sentence spoken of was not put on above the signatures - but was added under them & read to Bates per proof - and in the other copy - the sentence was correctly inserted & signed - and I can find no reason why such a change should be made. After Bates refused to accept any of the offers of Lea - I had nothing to do but to decide he could remain in the house until his time expired according to the contract but he would have to let the cotton go for payt. [[payment]] of rent as per contract besides the labor he would have to expend in picking it. Very Respectfully Your obt. Sevt. York A. Woodward Bvt. Capt. regt. S.A.C.