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than I had any reason to expect. I am not a farmer, and can't spend the time or money necessary to make myself one. -- If I was half as good a farmer, as my wife is, nothing would induce me to leave that place.

  As it is, too much falls upon Martha it becomes too hard for her, especially when I am away,- as I doubtless should be a good deal if I kept my residence there.  So for her sale, if for no other reason, I am inclined to make a change. - But besides this I am one who likes to be doing what I can ber [strike]