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of perfection ; the soil is easy for tillage, and when properly tilled 

 richly rewards the husbandman for all his toil. 



It is with pleasure I have to say, that nowhere in the five States 

 that I have traveled in during the past season, have I found finer 

 fruit than in Michigan, particularly peaches: the good flavor was 

 equal to those grown in New- Jersey. 



The address at the State Fair at Detroit, was an excellent pro- 

 duction, and most admirably developed the resources of the State, 

 and did honor to the author ; and the address delivered at Mar- 

 shall, by a citizen of Calhoun county, was rich with the science 

 ©f agriculture. 



Very respectfully yours, 



JONA. EDGCOMB. 



