146 America's Crop Heritage

and distribution of seeds and the use of Agricultural Implements, you are
hereby instructed and authorized, under the direction of the Commodore and
subject to his orders, to take charge of the seeds and Agricultural Implements
procured for the Expedition.
 "Should any agricultural operations be ordered by the Commodore, at
any place of rendezvous, you will superintend the same. You will endeavor
to introduce those vegetable productions not indigenous at such place of
rendezvous, as you may be able, by the use of the seeds furnished you, and
you will carefully note and collect all indigenous vegetable products, within
your sphere of operation, with a view to their introduction into the United
States, preserving seeds and dried specimens of as many plants as possible.
 "You will keep a full and accurate Journal of your proceedings and oper-
ations, which on your return, will be delivered by you to this Department."

 I am, Sir respectfully
 Your obedient Servant,
 EDWARD EVERETT

From Morrow Journal of journey in Japan, 1853-1854, p. 1.