The fowls he said multiplied exceedingly, but the hogs neither thrived or increased in number, for want of food.

He pointed out to us his best wheat, which looks tolerable, and may perhaps yield 13 or 14 bushels per acre**.

Next came the oats which are in ear, though not more than six inches high: they will not return as much seed as was sown.

The barley, except one patch in a corner of a field, little better than the oats.

Crossed the river and inspected the south side.