Kate , , ` He wrote yesterday giving particulars of his visit to Clover Dale and writes again to give more detailed information. Hampton is no more; filled with loafing Negroes and their shanties. All the old aristocracy of the South have left now is there is their self respect. The captain of the "Jenny Lind" was very nice to him and escorted him to the store where he was to meet William Smith. Smith is nobly bearing up under the circumstances. The Negroes are living on the land at Celeys for $1.00 a month, while Smith must pay the government rent of $10.00 per acre. He is working the land himself, and barely has enough to keep up his strength. He is taking care of his widowed sister and her 7 children. Laverna can do no work other than attending to her sick baby of eight months. Hennie Hendren is the mainstay within doors. Only Smith's Father and mother's picture are left of all the household goods. The twelve in the family eat at one table with only seven chairs, three glasses, and it is necessary for Hennie to prepare two meals. Every building on the land is occupied by families of Negroes, who do nothing but loaf around and who are always getting into fights. The Negroes are permitted to carry firearms while the whites are not. Redress was promised by General Ludlow, but not given. Two of the female "missionaries," who consider themselves of the first New York families, are away for the holidays, but another remains to keep possession. They will not allow any Negroes around who continue to say "Master" or "Missus." Laverna was delighted with the cotton and shoes. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were by on Monday, as were Robert and Maggie. The Doctor is here every morning, saying he is only half a Catholic. In the James Alphonsus McMaster collection. :: I-1-m A.L. Incomplete 8pp. 8vo.