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an abundance of every thing in the way of corn and cotton.

I understand from several of the large planters of the County that are only going to retain but a very small force on their plantations on account of negroes not making contracts for another year, all of which I think is wrong and I am sure that you can do an immense deal of good by visiting the County. My mother plants in the County and I have been down several times lately and the prospect is really discouraging as matters now stand. Hoping that it may suit your convenience to address the people of the County.
I am
Very Respy
your Obt Servt
R. S. Taylor