SOLON ROBINSON, 1841 297 



"Washington City, Sept. 6, 1841. 

 "Hon. Solon Robinson : 



"Dear Sir, — I cannot permit you to leave us without 

 expressing to you my warmest respects, for the interest 

 that you take in the subject upon which you are now 

 making your tour of observation. It would be extremely 

 gratifying to me to be able to accompany you. I am sure 

 that it will be not only interesting to yourself, but to all 

 the friends of the best interests of our country with 

 whom you have the pleasure of meeting. 



"I am happy to know that you are received as you de- 

 serve to be, wherever you go. Permit me again to solicit 

 your aid, as opportunity may offer, to aid the Commis- 

 sioner of Patents in those two much cherished objects, 

 viz : a collection of samples of manufactured articles from 

 every establishment in the United States ; including, espe- 

 cially, all agricultural implements used in this country. 



"The collection of all these things, when they will be 

 exhibited to the public, exactly in the form in which they 

 are used, will not only be interesting but highly beneficial 

 to individuals. 



"I wish also to collect samples of all kinds of grain, and 

 seeds, not only for exhibition, but distribution. 



"It is the object of the National Gallery, to form one 

 of the most interesting collections that ever was brought 

 together; and if public spirited individuals will second 

 the efforts of the Commissioner, it will soon be accom- 

 plished. 



"Agents in different sea-ports, (see circular of last 

 spring) will receive and forward articles free of expense. 



I have the honor and pleasure to subscribe myself, your 



agricultural friend, 



H. L. Ellsworth." 



Whether I was "received as I deserved to be," I cannot 

 say ; but certain it is, I was everywhere received with dis- 

 tinguished honor and cordial good feeling, and no where 

 more so than by that enthusiastic friend of agriculture 

 whose name I have just written. 



