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to them ; and by having them dispersed, there will be 

 less carting of the ashes. 



It will require from ten d?ys to three weeks to burn a 

 kiln. The length of time will depend on the weather, 

 the quantity of wood used, and the size of the kiln. The 

 ashes are excellent manure for grain, grass, turnips, and 

 other vegetables. A large quart of well burnt ashes for 

 a hill of Indian corn, twenty loads for an acre of wheat 

 pr grass, are the proper proportions. 



Respectfully, thy friend, 



William Shotwell. 



Reuben Haines, 



\_Cart loads is indefinite. My information is, that two horse 

 cart loads, are meant. Some say three horse cart loads, or a 

 cart load drawn by a pair of oxen. R. P.] 



