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to induce those who are living together as man and wife to obtain marriage licenses in accordance with existing laws. This incontinence is carried to the greatest extent, and is the cause of much difficulty among them. The evil is general, and the influence of time and education can alone diminish it. 

Office Hours
My office hours are 8 to 12 and from 2 to 6 pm. 
I have been absent in all about fifteen days, for the purpose of visiting the plantations in this district in accordance with circular no. 1 dated Feby 2 1867.  

State Laws
I have little to report in regards to the operation of the state laws. No cases have been brought to my knowledge under the labor law, and but one case of apprenticeship during the past month.