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Whitelaw Reid: “Other places along the river have since sold at higher figures; but I believe that any one who is willing to devote two…”

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Other places along the river have since sold at higher figures; but I believe that any one who is willing to devote two or three months to watching for an opportunity, may make equally favorable purchases any time within the next two years.
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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid suggests that with patience, favorable land purchases can still be made in the near future.

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