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1865
Taylor's Island August 1st

Dear Sir,
In reply to your note, I would say that the farmers here are still in favor of getting extra hands, and will send on an Agent, as soon as you inform us. The conditions &c.

1st Where shall we send for these labourers?

2nd What is the average size of the families? Number of efficient hands, and number of Helpless?

3rd What is the general average of wages?

4th Can any hands for field labour be got without families? - If so - at what rate per month.

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