Records show that , in 1902 , 34 plantations had 1,773 Puerto Ricans on their payrolls ; 1,734 worked as field hands .
Another 39 were clerks or overseers ( foremen ) .
Records show that , in 1902 , 34 plantations had 1,773 Puerto Ricans on their payrolls ; 1,734 worked as field hands and another 39 were clerks or overseers ( foremen ) .