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surely when every thing tends so much to the de- 

 pression of agricultural pursuits, those who think 

 them of some importance to the interests of the 

 country cannot too closely investigate every part of 

 this subject, which may in any degree operate to 

 render the earth more productive, and give a stimu- 

 lus to the industry and skill of the cultivator of the 

 soil. 



I was much gratified by your visit to Woburn, 

 and flatter myself that you may be induced to repeat 

 it ; and if at any time you should be brought into 

 this western corner of the island, I shall be delighted 

 to show you the humble but picturesque beauties of 

 the scenery surrounding this little cottage, which, 

 though on a more confined scale than the moun- 

 tains of Wales or Highlands of Scotland, are not 

 without considerable interest. 



Believe me to be, with sincere regard, 



Your very faithful Servant, 



Bedford. 



