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"...To be more serious what are you about?  Have you resolved to be employed, and to pursue something with [] & energy -  Every day wasted, is an evidence against you - perhaps you might engage in something about the House or farm that would be occupation - Suppose you & Hugh were to set a row of Maples on the bank ranging opposite the garden fence...."

"...The grove on our Island might be cleared of rubbish so as to make it a beautiful summer resort. A wild grape or two might be introduced so as to make a natural bower among the trees-the banks around the river and binnekills protected. In short, as the Spring opens, you might become very industriously employed, if not profitably..."

"Mr. S. used to speak of an oil mill.  I have thought of a paper mill.  If you could ascertain the cost & profit...

Letter courtesy of the Delaware County Historical Association Archives, 46549 State Hwy 10, Delhi, NY, 13753.