it turns out that our fruit has not been as entirely killed as was at first apprehended. some latter blossoms have yeilded a small supply of this precious refreshment.

to satisfy myself by enquiry from the best farmers of all the circumstances which may decide on the best rotation of crops; for I take that to be the most important of all the questions a farmer has to decide.

when earth is rich it bids defiance to droughts, yeilds in abundance & of the best quality.

Agriculture ... is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals & happiness.

I am making a collection of vines for wine & for the table.

the earth is given as a common stock for man to labour & live on.

cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. they are the most vigorous, the most independant, the most virtuous, & they are tied to their country & wedded to it’s liberty & interests by the most lasting bands.