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hours, than any man can do equally well with a hoe in 

 twelve. I contemplated a trial of it last summer, but 

 could not get it made in season. It should be used early^ 

 before the ground bakes, (as our j^ardens about here ge- 

 nerally do) and by frequent use I believe the ground may 

 be kept in as highly pulverised state, as when first broke 

 up in the spring. There was a tool somewhat ^similar 

 on the piazza at Mount Vernon, but that was intended 

 to be pulled like a hoe, and I am confident it will not 

 answer ; the gro-md will offer too great resistance to that 

 operation. I should be glad to hear from you when at 

 leisure, your opinion of the practicability of such a plough, 

 and whether you have ever seen any thing of the kind in 

 operation. The share might be made of sheet iron. It 

 would last a long time in ground so free from stones 

 as gardens generally are, and would be preferable on ac- 

 count of its lightness. 



The expense of the weeder is so trifling, it is not worth 

 attention. 



Very truly, your friend, 



James T. Talman. 



Reuben Haines. 



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