The paper you was pleased to communicate to the American Academy, from Mr. Taylor, describing a new species of wheat, was received with much pleasure.1 From his account of its ripening so much earlier than the common wheat, it appears highly probable it might be raised in this part of the country, where, at present, we raise no wheat at all. If it would succeed, it must, undoubtedly, prove a great acquisition to us. A number of Gentlemen of the Academy, in different parts of the Commenwealth, wish to make the experiment, but the difficulty is to obtain the seed. We much regret that Mr. Taylor did not mention where it might be purchased in Virginia, with certainty of its being of the right kind. If he would be so obliging as to inform us where it may be bought, or how we may obtain at least, a small quantity, it would be considerd as a particular favour. Or, if he could, without inconvenience to himself, request some person in Virginia to ship a few bushels for Boston, addressed to Doctr. Aaron Dexter, it would be considered as a still greater favour; and the Doctr. will instantly pay every expence that may attend the purchase & conveyance to him. I should be much gratified by obtaing only half a dozen kernels, which might be conveniently enclosed in a letter, as I feel anxious to make the experiment.

Mr. Taylor has not told us from whence the wheat came, from which the man purchased his seed containing the single kernel of this kind of wheat. Was it imported seed? or was it raised in some other part of the Continent?— Nor has he informed us whether it be winter or spring grain, nor in what month it was sown in Virginia. It would be a satisfaction to know the months & days in the months 256 on which it has been sown, as it might afford some direction to us in making the experiment.

I have presumed to trouble you, Sir, with this letter, & to solicit the favour of your mentioning the matter to Mr. Taylor, at the particular request of Dr. Dexter, Col Baldin, Mr. Davis of Plymouth,2 & some other Members of the Academy, who are very desirous, as well as my self, to make the experiment. Beg you to excuse the liberty I have taken, & permit me to subscribe myself / with sentiments of the highest / respect— / Sir, / Your most obedient / humble servt

I take the liberty to introduce to you Mr Henrry Wansey, a person of the most respectable character and connexions among the Dissenters. He is also a man of considerable property, and a principal manufacturer, and wishes to establish himself in America.1 Any information, or assistance, that you can give him, I am confident you will not withhold.

My sons being now with you,2 I am at length come to a resolution to cross the Atlantic myself; and if you be at all informed of the state of things here, you will not wonder at it, as great an admirer as you are of our constitution. Besides giving up about thre hundred a year, I do assure you that, on several other accounts, I take this step with great reluctance. My present situation is greatly to my wish. I have replaced my library and apparatus, at least in a great measure, and have just begun to resume my favourite pursuits, with such advantages as I know I cannot have with you. Also at my time of life, I cannot expect to find any substitute for the connections I leave here, and all my habits are wholly English.

I prepose to come in the April packet, the American vessells being 257 subject to capture by the Algerenes, who, I fear, are encouraged by our court.3

Hoping to have the pleasure of seeing you soon, I am, / Dear Sir, / yours sincerely