Touching the requisite of character, I believe I can make out a case in
my favor; but with respect to capital--when I say I am a
_printer_, I say also that I am in the predicament of the most of
my profession, with nothing to recommend us but a willing heart and a
ready hand; albeit, if the taking of one share of a hundred dollars
will entitle me to membership, the amount may be forthcoming.
With sentiment of great respect, I have the honor to be, sir, Yours
most obediently, etc.,
George Bayne, Jr.
_A Wife's Eloquent Appeal._
Kingston, Sept. 5, 1845.
_Mr. George Ripley_,
Sir: After taking the _Phalanx_ and the _Harbinger_ and
visiting Brook Farm, our attachment and love for associated life has
become so strong, and the idea of our present life so cold and to a
benevolent mind so difficult, that I very much doubt of remaining any
longer happy in our present state. For these reasons I write to inform
you that we wish to make an application to be received as members of--
so it looks to us--your happy Association; and, "delays being
dangerous," we would ask an answer soon to it, as, living on a farm, it
is necessary to know whether we shall dispose of our crops, cattle,
etc.
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