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"State the kind of crops raised, and the condition of the same; whether the freed people work for monthly wages or a portion of the crop, and the customary amount of either.

Crops are chiefly corn & cotton. The condition is good, though some crops are not yet saved from the grass. Freedmen are working well, and the prospect is better than for the two years preceding. A portion of the crop from ⅓ to ½ is the customary amt for wages.

"Include in your report the operations of the State laws as applied to Freed people, with special reference to the Apprentice Law. Vagrant Law, and Law regulating labor.'

Same as former report

"Report the difficulties you labor under in the performance of your duties, and how the same may be remedied."

none at this time

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