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There are a greater proportion this year, than heretofore that are engaging upon a system of wages, as both parties are becoming satisfied that that is the most proper and reliable system; but there are still a number who cling to the original system of working for a share in the crop, espetially among those who rent the land that they cultivate. The schools that have continued in opperation have been and are better attended than I expected they would be during such bad weather, with children well clad and clean.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J.B. Clinton
S.A. Comr.
5th Div'n 2d S-Dist Va

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