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1st. of February. This idea I am trying to break up and have induce some to work on shares, but the greater portions of the farmers have been unable to make any bargains as yet for next year. I think however after the hollidays [[holidays]] are over they will realize their condition, and be willing to go to work on reasonable terms. I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your obt. servant Frank A. Butts. [[strikethrough] Asst [[/strikethrough]] Supt B.R.F. & A.L. King William Co. Va.