"The clothing from the North.
"The engines, machinery, &c. come from the different foundries in the United States—principally from the West.
"One-third of the capital comes from the South—and more than three-fifths of the whole production goes either in sugar or money to the other states, as their portion of the contribution in making it. The remaining two-fifths, being the profit on the capital, goes back chiefly to Virginia and Maryland, to purchase more slaves.
"There are estimated now, 35,000 slaves: it will require 26,000 more to supply the consumption of 1835.
"There are estimated 725 plantations, which, when brought into operation, will yield an average of 300 hogsheads, sufficient for the consumption of 1836.
"These have required 725 mills for grinding, as many sets of kettles, &c. There are now about 100 steam engines—there will be required in addition, upwards of 600 steam engines.
"These plantations require also a large amount of horses, mules, and oxen; carts, wagons, ploughs, tools, iron, &c.
"The present consumption for the slaves, is 35,000 barrels of pork.
"Which will be increased in 1835 to—say 60,000 " "
"They purchase now about ... 50,000 barrels of corn.