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since my return we have sold 153 acres in Jefferson the forest land at $100 per acre receiving one fourth down and the rest in three yearly payments and he and I have bought a couple of houses and lots on the next block on this street (48 unclear on West Monroe and 120 on Center Avenue - corner lot) for $12,500 paying $3000 down and the same next year or more if we like &c Both houses are rented now, one for $800, and the other for $500, per year. The largest is occupied by Mr. Lyon Turin? of Lyon & Healy the largest music dealer in the West - I think. The other we intend to occupy after the 1st of May. Charlotte and Ottie will make their home with her. This sale and purchases had taken some time - runing about town after Land Agents and Lawyers. Since we made our purchase we have been offered $1000 for our bargain but we did not buy to speculate. We think we have made a good investment but I think