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society as shall draw them together in "one strong bond 

 of brotherhood." 



Is it a fact "that the time has not yet arrived when 

 such an association can be organized with a reasonable 

 certainty of success?" If such is the fact, I am disap- 

 pointed in the character and energy of my countrymen. 



Once more I call upon you to answer me this ques- 

 tion; am I so disappointed in your character? 



Do not refuse your countenance to the measure because 

 it does not originate in high places. For "if we are ever 

 to have a National Society of Agriculture, it must be got 

 up by the farmers themselves;" & as one of that class I 

 now address you. 



If the present attempt at organization fail, the matter 

 may be considered as decided for the present generation. 



The only question then is, shall the matter sleep until 

 you and I are past waking? 



I am a devoted friend to present organization of a 

 National Society of Agriculture, and a National School, 

 that will elevate the character and standing of the cul- 

 tivators of the American soil, And your friend and 

 brother, 



Lake C. H., la., April 1, 1841. Solon Robinson. 



A Journey Contemplated. 



[Albany Cultivator, 8:100-1; June, 1841] 



[April 2, 1841] 

 Messrs. Gaylord & Tucker — I now have it in con- 

 templation to make an extensive agricultural tour during 

 the coming summer, and it would be a great pleasure to 

 me, and I have reason to believe it would be equally so to 

 some of your readers, to form a personal acquaintance 

 with them as far as practicable; and as I shall "take 

 notes," and you will "print them," it may also conduce to 

 our mutual improvement. I have, therefore, thought 

 proper to make this public announcement of my intention 

 and route. All communications addressed to me before 

 the 1st of August, at this place, upon the subject of the 





