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how absolutely necessary it is that every member of each family who was able to do so should work, and do something for the support of such family. they have now enjoyed one uninterrupted year of experience in, and trial of supporting themselves, and too many of them have been endeavouring to support large families in idleness, and find now that such a thing is impossible and they have nothing to show for their years labor. Although as a general thing they could not be prevailed on to pursue a different course, the experience of this year has taught them the necessity for it, and I am assured from various portions of the County that my efforts in this respect are having a good effect. The Freedmen are verry attentive to what is said on the occasions spoken of, and often express warm gratitude for the advice given. 

In the division of the crops among those who have been working on shares, there are frequent cases on the part of the Whites, to defraud the Freedmen of their rights, such cases are however immediately attended to, and the freedmen given that portion of the crop that is justly theirs. The majority of the employers are disposed to deal justly and honorably with their hands, and the instances are very rare in this County where any one who lays claim to respectability, is disposed to do otherwise.

I regret to be obliged

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