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The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Several Swiss families, primarily vine-dressers, have recently arrived in Kentucky, bringing vines, fruit trees, and seeds. Among them are three brothers and three sisters of Mr. John James Dufour, manager of the Kentucky Vineyard, encouraged by his reports of success. They expect at least 200 more countrymen to follow upon learning of their reception.
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Kentucky
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Lately
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families arrived successfully; expect at least 200 more countrymen to follow.
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Several families immediately from Switzerland have lately arrived in Kentucky: they are principally Vine-dressers, and have brought with them several boxes of vines and choice fruit trees of that country, as well as the seeds, stones, &c. of those fruits. Among those emigrants are three brothers and three sisters of Mr. John James Dufour, the present manager of the Kentucky Vineyard, who have migrated to this country in consequence of the flattering accounts given by their brother of the success of the vine in Kentucky: they expect to be followed by at least 200 of their countrymen, as soon as they can be informed of their arrival and friendly reception, &c.