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It ought to have been cut oft' at the lower line, to make it square 

 six feet. 



This harrow is intended to answer the double purpose 

 of harrowing down, and putting in ; goes over eight feet 

 of ground, and divides into seven and three and a half 

 inch spaces. The front bar or slab of iron will be effec- 

 tual in drawing up stumps, and defending the rest of the 

 harrow. I have worked one of this sort several years, 

 with four oxen, with the teeth too close for a breaking 

 down harrow. It is not laid off mathematically ; but will 

 serve to give you an idea of the plan. It is, to be sure, 

 a common one, with some addition, which you will have 

 the opportunity of saying, whether or no is an amend- 

 ment. 



Believe me, dear sir, 



With great regard and respect, 



R. K. Meade. 



