“Preparatory Steps.

“Find a case in which an intelligent man has left other pursuits for farming, and has succeeded.

“Find an intelligent person familiar with farming pursuits, and proper as a member of the Community.

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“Draw up a statement showing the probable yearly income and expenditure in conducting a farm of —— acres at —— near London. Also the probable amount of the produce of such farm—the kinds of produce which it is best to grow—the amount of assistance required—of superintendence—of risk—the principal sources of pleasure or annoyance in farming occupations—how far they are conducive to health—especially as regards the members of our own family.

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“Check among ourselves, in every possible way consistent with our present position, expensive habits of every kind, and even desires for costly gratifications. Encourage habits of simplicity and economy, and in every way prepare for entering into a state of comparative seclusion and frugality.

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“Advantages Expected.