Henry E. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson
November 6, 1818
Prince Edward. Sir, You were good enough to say, when I had the pleasure of seeing you in Stanton, that you would send me some of the seed of the succory, if I would remind you of it after your return home. It is therefore, that I now take the liberty of requesting that you would forward me a parcel of the seed of this plant; and I do this with the less reluctance, from a confidence that you think highly of its usefulness, and would be gratified in giving aid to its more extensive cultivation. I am desirous of trying it under favourable circumstances, and would be glad to be informed, (if you have leisure) what kind of soil suits it best, what is the proper time and manner of sowing it, and how it should be worked. A package directed to me, and sent to the care of Ellis & Allen of Richmond would probably be safely received. Yours with very great esteem Henry B Watkins Nov 6th 1818 Thomas Jefferson Esquire.
[Indorsed:] Watkins Henry B. Prince Edw[ar]d Nov. 6.18 recd. Nov. 23.
[Mr. W. K. Bixby of St. Louis presented the original of this letter to Secretary D. F. Houston for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on March 31, 1915]
[U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Jefferson MSS. - A. L. S.]
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