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4)

I now feel that the moderated de-
=sire for accumulating property is a
virtue. The dollar is almighty.
But then you[double underline] have time enough,
and energy enough for securing a
competence. Make up your mind
to do it. I now know that it
is a sin to neglect it. I do not
advise you to make wealth your
great aim – but a good share of
available means will enable you
to pursue your scientific investi-
=gations with ten fold prowess.

But enough of this at present.
We shall count the days till
you come; but we do not wish
you to leave the field there for a
mere visit here. Best co[page torn]
soon as you have accom[page torn]
your original design, and visited
the points of greatest promise.
But do not stay into the [illegible]
season. I have an idea that
[illegible] may prevail this summer -
but perhaps not –

Try and visit Mr Reynold’s place
when you go to Salem – He has paid us
up –