It is said that there are many wild horses upon the tract, which is an additional proof of there being winter food in the flat lands and in the forests."

The farming lands exhibit a variety of different soils adapted to every species of cultivation. The bottoms between the rising grounds being universally rich, and the soil deep in every part of the tract, may be turned successfully to the raising of hemp and flax of the very first quality, also Indian corn. On the rising grounds, wheat, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, potatoes (which are said to be the best in the world,) turnips, and all kinds of vegetables, may be cultivated in the greatest perfection; and considerable advantages may be derived from making ashes from the timber consumed in clearing the grounds.

•1793. Sheep are also found to prosper on these lands, and the gentlemen •who reside there have a vast number, besides hogs, cows and poultry. &c.

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Indeed the woods of America furnish much resource independent of agriculture not only in the article of pot and pearl ashes, and in the sugar extracted from the sap of the maple ; but also in furs and skins, from the woods surrounding the farm and such articles always produce ready money to the new settler, to assist him in his agricultural pursuits. On the Genesee lands, iron ore has also been discovered, which at a future period, may be productive of great advantage to the proprietors. Already very good ore has been found on one of the townships, and information has been actually received, that iron founderies are soon to be erected on another township, situated upon the property of a Mr. Facit.