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he mentions that of a perfect organization of Colored Labor, and says: "It would be of interest to me to learn as much as possible about the existing organization of Free Labor in the Southern States, which, taken as a whole, has succeeded so well, as to have brought the production of the great staples up to the point reached before Emancipation. I would like to know the rate of payment for contract labor, and the rate for day labor; which form is most prevalent, and what are the general conditions which govern Free Labor."

Knowing your great interest, experience and insight in everything pertaining to the organization of Free Colored Labor, I do not hesitate to address my self to you, and request that all information on this point which can prove interesting and useful to Mr. Bille, may be forwarded to me, as early as