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In fire – then cultivate your
hearts – devote them to God –

Make this beautiful as t. [the] garden of God.

Make So. [South] Malden – make Winthrop worthy
to be a residence for anybody –
No stream to water city – but city to build.

Discourage idleness – vice –
have no "gentlemen".

Encourage enterprise. Plant trees –
by road side [roadside] – Open new Streets –
build rent dwellings – let flowers
Spring up – you can make a
paradise of any spot by care
& culture. – Who does not admire
a dwelling around wh. [which] vines climb, &
roses cluster – & flowers breathe perfume! –
Who does not love the hand that cherises [cherishes] them!