Letters, 1794-1827.

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Letters, 1794-1827.

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Letter dated April 9, 1794 is addressed to Timothy Pickering and discusses Pickering's proposal to establish a state society of agriculture in Pennsylvania. Letter dated January 23, 1827 is addressed to James Measeand discusses several matters: publication of a book on the Canal celebration in 1825; a new variety of potatoes which he is sending to Mease; and the London Horticultural Society.

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

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