forget our old home and .its surroundings. 
We take final possession May 1, but the boys leave here 
March 1 to put up a barn and some other buildings, some of the 
crops have been put in for us already. We will gpecilaize on regis¬ 
tered jerseys and poultry. Oregon is now the greatest of the jer- 
set states and the nearness of Portland will give us a splendid 
market for our output in both linds. The two older boys have just 
returned from'attending the Pacific international stock Show at 
Portland* which in its exhibits of dairy stoelc has left Chicago 
far behind. They brought back three beautiful animals with them. 
Moving will be a great task. I dread it. There are some 50 head of 
stock and the spring's increase, to say nothing of the machinery 
and household goods of all kinds. And we are 50 miles from a rail¬ 
road. It will be the "Great Trek" Drop me a line when you have the 
time and inclination. 
Very sincerely yours, 
