1Eliphalet Brush to John Adams, 4 February 1785 (Adams Papers)
...the emporium of every Species of merchandize coming from the Levant, as well as from Italy, Sicily & Barbary— the Oil made at Florence is better calculated for our market than any other— The Hemp that is exported from hence is good and cheap— Various Silk Stuffs proper for our market are made in the Neighbourhood Very Cheap— But what will make a trade here advantageous to us, is the Vending...