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tor would be certain of his rents being well 

 paid, and collected at little expence. 



If the plan was good, and the terms rea- 

 ibnable, perfons would probably be found, 

 who would contrail for all the lots of a vil- 

 lage ; and by thus proceeding on a large fcale, 

 they would be able to fell them cheaper than 

 individuals could eredl a fmgle houfe for 

 themielves. 



This would encourage many perfons to 

 purchafe, as they would know the expence 

 before they entered. 



Or perhaps, fome monied perfons would 

 choofe to lay out their money on fuch vil- 

 lages, and let the houfes. 



When eftates are to be fold off, it would 

 be an eligible method to feu out the whole in 

 fmall lots. It would be for the intereft of 

 creditors to adept this method, at the ime 

 time, a faving might be made in favour of the 

 proprietor. 



How much wafte ground is there in Bri- 

 tain, in muirs, and upon the face of hills, 

 that would anfwer very well for gardens, 

 when laboured with the fnade ; having al- 

 ways the one half, or two-thirds in 

 grafs, which would maintain one or ' 



