1Robert Morris’ Notes on Commerce, [ca. July 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
The exportation of Rice from America to Spain, has I think been in a progressive State for some years. Bread Grains and Meals are Received in Spain from the U S without any obligation to be exported. Consequently may be Consumed in Spain or exported to their Colonies and in Times of Scarcity are actually Consumed in Spain to large extent. The prohibition to the importation of American flour...