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A difficult to transcribe letter discusses attempts to resume sugar cultivation, which is slow work "without the hands," preparations on the Island house, and a request from a family member to have merchandising rights at Petit Anse if the Company…

Dudley Avery appeals to General Taylor to exempt "Mr. Kearney," the overseer at his father's plantation, from military enrollment. Avery explains that Kearney is "the only white person remaining on the plantation and has been supplying the people in…

The Confederate governor of Louisiana writes to inform Avery that he may not be able to provide the powder requested, but he encourages Avery to pursue the manufacture of salt on the Island (which he recently visited) as a sure money-making venture.

Auchincloss writes about the latest news in his and Avery's families, and also mentions all the good things he has heard about the salt works on Avery Island. He invites Avery to send his ill daughter to New York to recuperate.

A letter from son to father discusses conditions on the Petit Anse plantation and arrangements for hiring laborers. According to Jack Avery, a Mr. Hayes "only wishes to hire three of his hands and says that we are at liberty to make arrangements with…

Reeve writes to impress upon Avery the importance of rapidly beginning the production of salt at Avery Island and discusses going rates for salt compared to Liverpool prices.

Winthrop urges Avery to begin bringing salt to market as soon as possible.

Judson forwards a note by which he judges "that salt will probably save you."

Writing from New York, Philip Hickey Morgan (a Louisiana Unionist) sends Judge Avery a document (not included) that he says will "enable you to go on with your salt works without fear of molestation from Gun boats or Dist Attys."

Sarah Avery writes to her husband from New Orleans and discusses what she has heard about the likely location of their furniture. She also mentions potential hiring arrangements with former slaves.