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..."of any establishment, it might be well to do so.  Having reserved the right & otherwise secured the water privilege, it seems a great lose to wholly loose it... I think I have explained to you & pointed out to Hugh how & where I wanted a sort of Hawhaw wall on the bank of the little triangle. and then small trees to secure the bank set out on the lower side--this could be done..."

.."As to horses, I want to mate to the colt & no other. And I want such a one purchased if to be found.  And in making the purchase, the Van Horsen note should be used - in saying this I do not wish to have you go anywhere to look for one because I think your good resolutions are only to be sustained by remaining at home, independent of another []tion which ought to [] to you  I mean that [offering?] all the means you can control for a purpose which should be very dear to you. Pray consult with your Sister & Oakley as to something useful  list as utilitarian - talk farming with Mr. Stu[] - rise with the sun - work off all ill humor  become as fresh as the mor[], and as vigorous as an oak.    if you would have every thing put in good condition neatly, economically , & early you could entice some of the family to join you -- we are jogging on here much as usual - law business diminishing & money scarce..."

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

Further information on the Sherwood Family is available in the Letters and Journals of Samuel and Laura Sherwood (1813 - 1823), edited by John Crocker, Delhi, NY, 1967,  available in the Delaware County Historical Association Archives and Milne Library, State University of New York College at Oneonta.