1To Thomas Jefferson from John Fraser, 13 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that I have Inclosed in a Box Directed to the Duc D’Orleans a parcel containing 2 Qts. of Seed 1 Qt. for the Marquis de la Fayette, and 1 for yourself. Beg you will send to Mr. Blackie a Bagatelle, for them. I have the Pleasure to inform you that it has been minutely examined by the Heads of the Royal Society, who are of Opinion that it is of more real utility, than...