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Exhibit C. Ten good laborers will cultivate 130 acres of land, say 80 acres in Cotton, and 50 acres in Corn. A fair average yield will give 50 bales of Cotton, of 400 lbs. each and 1500 bushels of Corn. Estimated value of Cotton 50 X 400 = 20.000 lbs @ 17c $3400.00 Estimated value of Corn 1500 bush $1.00 1500. -------- $4900.00 4000- Expenditure Rent of 130 acres at $5. $650.00 Use of 10 Mules @ $30. 300. Feed for 10 Mules @ $60. 600. Use of Tools 50. Wages. 10 hands, @ $150 pr Ann. 1500. Food. 10 hands @ 50 pr Ann. 500. Clothing 10 hands @ 16 pr Ann. 160. Medicines 10 hands @ 4 pr Ann. 40. Taxes 200. -------- $4000.00 ------- $900.00 Government Tax and Expenses of Sale &c. 1100. Net loss to Planter - exclusive of salary of Overseer and his own expenses & losses $200.00