1From George Washington to John Beale Bordley, 17 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
...I have had too much cause to be convinced, that Pease harvested in this manr is a considerable exhauster of the Soil. I have some thoughts therefore of substituting a medley—of Pease—Buck Wheat for seed, Turnips, Pompions &ca in such parts of the field as best suit them—they will be useful—and serve as preparations. In 1792 Spring Barley or Oats, or equal quantities of each, will be sown...
2From George Washington to William Pearce, 15 March 1795 (Washington Papers)
...to be transplanted, and the Seeds besides, (being imported), may not be good, he need not regard crowding them a little in the first instance. Let him have also as much of each kind of the Turnip seed, & Turnip rooted Cabbage,