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be furnished will pay for what cash articles will be needed; and the other part of the materials and labor can be done by the negroes except building chimneys &c. It is much best to have the colored folks to build their own house by lending their aid. This spurs them up to industry and gives them confidence in themselves. So soon as the negroes get their crop laid-by, I will put the building under way.
I am yours very truly
James P. Swann