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our fields tilled to get our future Support. I understand that hog Jowles, put up in Salt can be purchased in Baltimore for 6 cents per pound. The Jowles make a fine bacon for laborers or any other, and are a great deal cheaper. If you wish to know the truth of my statement in regard to these Col'd people please direct Capt Hay, our past Commander to visit my place. And ascertains the facts in the premises. 

Let me again beg you to grant this petition for the Sake of Suffering humanity. 

Genl please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience and oblige. 

Your Most Obd St
W A Eaton