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wheels are good, and with the repairs indicated, and a coat of paint the wagon will be safe and servicable.

I would respectfully request that I be allowed to make these needed repairs upon this wagon, at a cost not to exceed sixty ($60.00/100) dollars, and to have the work done by a competent person this winter, that no time may be last when I return to the field in March.

The two horses turned over to me at the same time and by the same Agent, as the wagon mentioned above, had both been foundered, and one of them gave out completely early in September, as was reported by me under date of Sept. 9, 1889. By soaking his hoofs in linseed oil, they were cracked to the quick. Keeping them damp, and not using him for nearly two months I was able to put him in harness in November, and after the rest and care he is [[strikethrough]] now [[/strikethrough]] having this winter he will be ready for work next spring. Under authority of Sept. 28, 1889, I bought a good horse, sound, gentle, between 8 & 9 years, broken to harness, saddle & to pack, and now have three horses being well cared for on a farm for the winter. The work of allotment requires my constant presence in the field, and one team must