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coming season, horses and backs chiefly to run between 

 this (Ocala) and Silver Spring, and convey persons free 

 of cost, that may want to stop at my house. I have a- 

 house at Silver Spring, and will have it fitted up in good 

 style by January, to run in connection with my hotel 

 in Ocala.&quot; 



In addition to the remarks of Mr. Harris, I may state 

 that the old plantation on the Homosassa river to which 

 he refers is distant from Jones residence about two 

 miles. I will communicate with J., and he will make 

 arrangements for the transportation of guests on their 

 arrival at the end of the hack journey. 



I cannot refrain from expressing an opinion with 

 regard to Ocala, as a winter resort for invalids. The 

 land is high, and the air is pure and dry. Last fall I 

 advised two ladies to winter there one was suffering 

 from tuberculosis of the left lung ; and the other from 

 neuralgia and general debility. In both cases, relief was 

 obtained. Mr. Harris as well as his better half, arc 

 kindness itself. The hotel is large, but old-fashioned ; 

 and, if he is justified, Mr. Harris will refurnish it. The 

 accommodations are fair ; and the table very good for an 

 inland locality. The terms of board are about 825 per 

 month. Ocala boasts of a telegraph station, and a mail 

 four times weekly. The population numbers about four 

 hundred. The great objection to the place, is the exist 

 ence of fleas ; and we would recommend intending visit 

 ors to supply themselves with quantum suff. of insect 

 powder. The other day, I was favored with a visit from 

 one of the city fathers of Ocala ; and advised him to 

 secure the passage of an ordinance by the council, remov 

 ing hogs from the city limits ; as these animals are to a 

 great extent the cause of fleas. He assured me that he 



