County: DE SOTO
State: MS
Town: Hernando
Date: April 30, 1917

Dear Sir: I have heard so much about the demand for negro labor and the high price paid for it in the the Northern part of this country (the U.S.). I've decided to investigate the rumor from the most reliable source. And as it generally known that newspaper men are the best informed, therefore have thought to request of you for the particulars of the matter. Will you furnish me the desired information of point out such party, or parties that can and will do so.

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