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understood that he gives value for it in some kind of improvement and set's up no Claim to further occupation,
You may make the best distribution you can of 50 Bushels of seed potatoes, and ten of grains, among those who really have land prepared for crops -- a plough and harrow may also be hired or purchased for them, a cart I am afraid cannot be afforded. as there are many other parts of the Province to look to besides Bear River, Ialame must wait for his Cow till I see what will be absolutely indespensible elswere. To feed the Children, to induce them to come to school, would I fear be bad policy -- to supply it's agricultural requirements of the old one's too lavishly, would be but to multiply their wants, without increasing their fore thoughts and industry. we must endeavour to make a little go a great way, and stimulate them to do as much as possible for themselves. I am much obliged by your assistance and sensible correspondence -- it is not unlikely that I may pay you a short visit in the course of the summer.
Yours truly
Jos Howe