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As for myself, I am getting along just the
same as usual. My health is as good as I could
wish it to be, and I enjoy myself as well
as I can expect to while I remain in California.

Business is rather dull, still I am probably
doing better at the present time than I could
do in New England if I were there, as far as
financial affairs are concerned, but after all
I do not consider money much of an object
to be gained, when one sacrifices the enjoyments,
and a good share of the comforts of Life, to obtain
it, but still we are all apt to do so, and I
suppose I am as eager to make mony [money] as the
majority of the people, although I do not think
I am willing to work as hard, nor lay the plans
that some do, in order to obtain it ---

Within the past month I have bargained for some
property in East Bridgwater [Bridgewater] consisting (as I suppose)
of a Pond, with an Island in the centre [center], on which
are swings bowling alleys dancing platform, seats
table &c. [etc.] the whole being shaded by a beautiful
grove. Then on shore, is a House, Stable, &c. [etc.] with
about two acres of land, which is partly covered
with Fruit Trees. On the Pond are three sail boats
the largest of which will carry thirty or more
people easily. Last year the place was visited
by about 3000. persons. I have purchased one
half of the above, of my partner here in the Book
and Cutlery business, Mr Noyes. I have never seen

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Give my love to Miss Lizzie Lewis and tell her that I shall omit writing
her by this mail but shall write her again soon.