PREFACE. 



Messrs. Ford, Rathbone & Co. are a private Firm, 

 independent of all land companies and agents, and they 

 have a complete organisation on both sides of the Atlantic, 

 which ensures a thorough fulfilment abroad of every 

 engagement entered into here. The Firm commenced 

 operations at this office in 1880. Its success to this date 

 is attested by the clients themselves and their constant 

 letters, some of which are quoted below. 



It is very desirable that all communications intended for Ui> 

 should he addressed to us by name, as 



Messrs. FORB, BATHBONE and CO. 



The following form of Receipt is given for the 

 Premium : — 



Jii.B. — The Practical nature of the duties and routine of the Farm have 

 been thoroughly explained to the Pupil or to his friends. 



21, FiNSBURT Pavement, London, E.G. 

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EECEIYED from 



of ^ 



the sum of - tlie same being a Premium for 



which we undertake to place _ _ 



who is now_ years of age, as a Farm pupil, in 



with a good Farmer there, where he will be treated as one of the 

 family, and have as comfortable a home as Farmers in that district 

 usually have, and be practically taught American Farming, receiving 

 also his board and lodging, with bed and bedroom to himself, and 



in addition thereto pay at the rate of Dollars 



per month for the fijst twelve months. 



It is expected that he will remain with the Farmer upon the 

 above terms for twelve months, but this arrangement is entirely 



based upon the reciprocal promise that said _ 



is to conduct himself properly, and diligently aid in the work of the 

 Farm, the same as the Farmer's sons are accustomed to do there. 



Of the above Premium Dollars are to be paid 



as a bonus to the Farmer. 



It is clearly understood that this Agency will not be responsible 

 for any consequences which may arise from intemperance or mis- 

 conduct on the part of the pupil, or physical incapacity. 



