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work, are rented to him, and he has to pay one fourth of its produce as rent.
I have been thus prolix in portraying the working of this system from the fact that I know those in authority are anxious to learn how it operates, and because I wish to be informed in what manner I can prevent the extension of what I consider so great an evil.
=*. This order not in my possession.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J.W. Sharp
Capt. & Asst. Supt. of Freedmen
Surry Co. Va

Through Maj T Frank P. Crandon
Superintendent 2nd District.

Transcription Notes:
"prolix": using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-05 10:54:45