TO HON. H. L. ELLSWORTH. 



COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS. 



Sir: 



Personal considerations might induce me to inscribe this work to your- 

 self. You knew of the undertaking at its beginning, favored its progress, 

 and approved of its execution, when submitted to your inspection. 



I am also indebted to you for many a kindness received at your hands, 

 which will ever be remembered with deep-felt gratitude. But aside from 

 all this, to no one could a work on Agriculture be more fitly dedicated than 

 to you, to whose known devotion to its great interests and enthusiasm In 

 its success, the whole Agricultural community of this nation are under so 

 great obligations. The valuable services you have rendered them through 

 the public office you hold, are entitled to their warmest acknowledgments. 

 An equal regard generally, on the part of those high in station, would do 

 much to diffuse information, and promote this great interest of our common 

 country. Permit me, then, to tender you this tribute of gratitude and 

 expression of my respect for your patriotic endeavors to aid useful industry, 

 and benefit the hardy yeomanry of our land. 



With the highest esteem, 



Yours, 

 E. GOODRICH SMITH. 



New- York, July, 1843. 



