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rubbish, and vegetable mould, in about equal parts, and should not be
watered.
 "It may not be necessary, in every case, to observe all the precautions
here recommended in regard to the putting up and transmission of seeds; but
it is believed that there will be the risk in departing from them, in proportion
to the distance of the country from which the seeds are to be brought, and to
the difference of its latitude, or of the latitudes through which they will pass
on the voyage. It is not intended, however, by these instructions, to exclude
the adoption of any other modes of putting up and transmitting seeds and
plants, which are in use in any particular place, and which have been found
successful, especially if more simple. And it is recommended, not only that
the aid of competent persons be accepted in procuring and putting up the
seeds and plants, but that they be invited to offer any suggestion in regard to
the treatment of the plants during the voyage, and their cultivation and use
afterwards."
From the American Farmer, IX, (November 30, 1827), 293.


 SECTION III
 NAVY DEPARTMENT ENDORSEMENT OF TREASURY DEPARTMENT
 CIRCULAR REGARDING PLANT INTRODUCTION, SEPTEMBER 6, 1827
 "Navy Department
 "Sir-I have to call your attention to the enclosed copy of a communi-
cation from the Treasury Department to the consuls of the United States at
various ports; and to desire that the objects of that communication may be
promoted by you, on all occasions, as far as may be in your power.
 "The Executive takes a deep interest in this matter, and, by particular
attention to it, you will probably confer a lasting benefit to the country.
 "The letter of the Secretary to the Treasury is so full and satisfactory,
that no further explanation seems necessary on my part.
 "You will be pleased to report to the Department what you do in ex-
ecution of this object, and return the papers to the Department when you are
detached from the vessel which you now command.
 "I am, respectfully, &c.,
 SAM. L. SOUTHARD
From the American Farmer, IX, (November 30, 1827), 293-294.


 SECTION IV
 COPY OF THE LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS,
 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
"To Dr. James Morrow,
 "Sir;
 "You having been detailed by orders from the Navy Department, for
service in the Squadron under the command of Commodore Perry, for the
performance of such duty as may be assigned you in reference to the care