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perfect. All fertilizers are carefully economized [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] I noticed heaps of compost scattered plentifully about and good use made of a lime deposit on one of the farms.

I desire particularly to call your attention to the exposed condition of the buildings and public property at the Government Farms, now without any adequate protection. Ten men comprise the whole force now at the disposal of Lieut. O'Brien and the time of all but two of these will expire in a few days. With these he has three farms and more than $100000.00 worth of Government property to guard. The spirit of the people in that vicinity is decidedly hostile, and there is enough of it to cause almost any outrage to be committed. The tobacco crop will soon be secured. Once dry, a dark night and a dozen matches would