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them now, especially as I have used all the landlord's paper, and it is time to retire. In conversation can give you more satisfaction. You will perceive from what I have said, that is $1000, and perhaps less added to your mill will put you in the way of making 6000- bbls per day, out of stuff fit for nothing else, except fire wood and it would be fair to count on a profit of at least 10 c. per bbl. (Mr. D. thinks much more) which would be $60. clear, per day. To day & per mo., say, which Multiplied by 60 1200 or $14.000 per annum. Were I you or in your position, I think I should try it. All the poles and small trunks near town - and along the line of the RR would furnish materials, and if you go into it, you should get a good supply of items this winter while the snow is on the ground. But of course I only give my opinion in a matter of fact, about which you can judge as well & perhaps better than I, especially after you shall have talked with me. I hope to leave for N.Y. in the morning after home [right-hand side] next Friday night. Will probably reach? home? a week from Tuesday or Wednesday next. M.C. Hammond