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This list in the back of a volume kept by Sara Avery Leeds about her wedding gives the names of numerous "servants" who worked for the family before and after slavery. The earliest notations seem to have been made in 1885, but there are also…

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.

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.

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

Longcope is relieved to hear of Avery's safe arrival at home and discusses his determination to pursue business, in spite of the losses incurred from freeing his slaves.

Houston businessman C. S. Longcope, who knew the Averys while they were in Houston, reports on events in the city since the Averys returned to Louisiana.

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

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."

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…

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.