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We have three different markets, from fomc of 

 which we may always hope to be tolerably well 

 fupplied with this drug ; from Turkey, Ruifia, 

 and . the Eaft-Indics. The kinds are in fome re- 

 fpecl different, but the differences are generally 

 underftood. 



In all other important articles which can he 

 raifed better and cheaper than thofe we import, 

 by all means let us cultivate them, and with afli- 

 duity. Whatever other nations can raife and fell 

 cheaper than w r e can do, and are willing to ex- 

 change for our manufactures, let us import from 

 abroad. This is the bafis of juft policy and 

 ceconomy. 



Be pleafed to excufe this prolix anfvver to a 

 fimple pertinent queftion, and believe that I am, 

 with great refpect, 



Your friend, 



JOHN FOTHERGILL. 

 London, Jan, 12, 1779. 



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