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At 74. Lame—limited in strength—ambitious for the industries of Florida. Bought big packing house, just before her birthday, hoping it may be used for a cannery, just beginning a new pinery, interested in planting gingsang. A lot of pecans set out for the future. Experimenting with osage oranges hoping to make a "hog-proof" fence to be the joy of the poor man.
Rec'd lately (just before 74th birthday Aug 21/00) a request from Dr. H. to pay 30,000 or 20,000 for the endowment! A half of all—modest request. Rev. [Carlstrum] wants 100 a's of land for his projects!