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make inquiries, in person, in places where Silk had been 

 produced, and obtain information, which he could pre- 

 sent in an authentic form. He desires, therefore, to 

 connect it with his Report on the Culture of Wheat, 

 instead of delaying it for his more general Reports. 



He respectfully, through you, sir, submits the sub- 

 ject to the Senate ; and has the honor to subscribe 

 himself, 



With the highest respect, 



Your obedient servant, 



HENRY COLMAN. 



