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ver the farms before it gets dark After considerable
discussion it was decided that it should here after be the duty
of the secretary to call the meeting together at 4 P. M.

An Essay on the reading of Agricultural papers was now
read which caused considerable dissusion [sic] and we are in
hopes we may hear from some of those who think there is not
much if any thing gained by reading Agricultural papers= as we
are sure a well studied essay on any subjact [sic] always
carries some force. with it

At quite a late hour we adjourn[ed] to meet at Belmont 2/24
Wm W Moore Sec