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ed and sluiced, but not drained, and about one thousand 

 four hundred acres are yet unembanked, and in its natu- 

 ral state, the improvement of which is delayed solely 

 for the want of funds ; the moment they are obtained, 

 we shall proceed in our labours, until the entire tract is 

 enclosed, drained, and brought into profitable improve- 

 ment. 



Accept the assurances of our highest regard. 



John Swartwout, 



For self and Brothers. 



Dr. David Hosack. 



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